Proverbs 11:13
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.”
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“A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.”
King James Version · Public Domain“He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“A busybody is revealing secret counsel, And the faithful of spirit is covering the matter.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 11:13 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Leviticus 19:16You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD.
- Joshua 2:14“Our lives for your lives!” the men agreed. “If you do not report our mission, we will show you kindness and faithfulness when the LORD gives us the land.”
- Joshua 2:20And if you report our mission, we will be released from the oath you made us swear.”
- Nehemiah 6:17Also in those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters came back to them.
- Proverbs 10:19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
- Proverbs 14:5An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
- Proverbs 20:19He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
- Proverbs 25:9Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,
- Proverbs 26:20Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.
- Jeremiah 38:27When all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him, he relayed to them the exact words the king had commanded him to say. So they said no more to him, for no one had overheard the conversation.
- 1 Timothy 5:13At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.
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