Proverbs 11:13 “A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence…”

Proverbs 11:13

A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

World English Bible

One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

American Standard Version

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

Geneva Bible 1599

Hee that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth a secret: but hee that is of a faithfull heart concealeth a matter.

Darby Translation

He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

Young's Literal Translation

A busybody is revealing secret counsel, And the faithful of spirit is covering the matter.

Bible in Basic English

He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.

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Cross references

“A tale bearer”

Proverbs 20:19 Leviticus 19:16

Proverbs 20:19 · BSB

He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.

Leviticus 19:16 · BSB

You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD.

“revealeth”

Proverbs 25:9 Proverbs 26:20–22 Nehemiah 6:17–19

Proverbs 25:9 · BSB

Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,

Proverbs 26:20–22 · BSB

Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.

Nehemiah 6:17–19 · BSB

Also in those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters kept coming to them.

“he”

Joshua 2:14 Proverbs 14:5 Joshua 2:20 Jeremiah 38:27

Joshua 2:14 · BSB

“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.”

Proverbs 14:5 · BSB

An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.

Joshua 2:20 · BSB

And if you report our mission, we will be released from the oath you made us swear.”

Jeremiah 38:27 · BSB

When 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.

Also

1 Timothy 5:13

1 Timothy 5:13 · BSB

At 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.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.

14For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

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