Proverbs 11:13
A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Note A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
Related passages
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.
- A tale bearer
- Heb. He that walketh being a talebearer.
- Proverbs 20:19; Leviticus 19:16
- revealeth
- Proverbs 25:9; Proverbs 26:20–22; Nehemiah 6:17–19
- he
- Proverbs 14:5; Joshua 2:14, 20; Jeremiah 38:27