Proverbs 11:13
He who goes around as a tale-bearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
In Context
12He who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
14Where no wise guidance is, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16Thou shall not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people, neither shall thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor. I am LORD.
Joshua 2:20But if thou utter this our business, then we shall be guiltless of thine oath which thou have made us to swear.
Proverbs 10:19Transgression is not lacking in the multitude of words, but he who refrains his lips does wisely.
Proverbs 20:19He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets. Therefore do not associate with him who opens wide his lips.
Proverbs 26:20For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, contention ceases.
1 Timothy 5:13And also at the same time they learn to be idle, roving the houses, and not only idle, but also babbling and meddlesome, speaking things that they ought not.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:13-14
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. I. Silence is here recommended as an instance of true friendship, and a preservative of it, and therefore an evidence, 1. Of wisdom: A man of understanding, that has rule over his own spirit, if he be provoked, holds his peace, that he may neither give vent to his passion nor kindle the passion of others by any opprobrious… Read the whole commentary →