Proverbs 11:13
Whoever walks dishonestly reveals secrets. But whoever is of a faithful soul conceals what is confided by a friend.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
In Context
12Whoever despises his friend is destitute in heart. But the prudent man will remain silent.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16You shall not be a detractor, nor a whisperer, among the people. You shall not stand against the blood of your neighbor. I am the Lord.
Joshua 2:20But if you will have betrayed us, so that you spread this word in their midst, we will be free from this oath, to which you have sworn us.”
Proverbs 10:19In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.
Proverbs 20:19Do not become involved with him who reveals mysteries, and who walks deceitfully, and who enlarges his lips.
Proverbs 26:20When the wood fails, the fire will be extinguished. And when the gossiper is taken away, conflicts will be quelled.
1 Timothy 5:13And being at the same time also idle, they learn to go from house to house, being not only idle, but also talkative and curious, speaking of things which do not concern them.
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 →