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Proverbs 11:13

Words and speechFaithfulness and loyaltyIntegrity

11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

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

14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

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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 that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

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  • Proverbs 25:9

    Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:

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  • Leviticus 19:16

    Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.

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  • 1 Timothy 5:13

    And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

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  • Proverbs 26:20–22

    Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

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  • Joshua 2:14

    And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.

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  • Joshua 2:20

    And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.

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  • Jeremiah 38:27

    Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him: and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived.

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