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Proverbs 11:13

Words and speechFaithfulness and loyaltyIntegrity

11 By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

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

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

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

15 He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.

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BSB
A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
KJV
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
WEB
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
ASV
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
DARBY
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
BLB
One going about slandering is revealing secret counsel, and the one faithful of spirit conceals the matter.
ÅB
Den som går omkring som baktaler, åpenbarer hemmeligheter; men den som er trofast i ånden, skjuler saken.
OTB
En sladrehank røper en hemmelighet, men en pålitelig person holder en sak skjult.
B1930
Den som går omkring som baktaler, åpenbarer hemmeligheter; men den som er trofast i ånden, skjuler saken.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Proverbs 20:19

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

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  • Proverbs 25:9

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

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  • Leviticus 19:16

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

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  • 1 Timothy 5:13

    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.

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  • Proverbs 26:20–22

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

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  • 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.”

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  • Joshua 2:20

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

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  • Jeremiah 38:27

    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.

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