Proverbs 11:13
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
In Context
12He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
14Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16Thou shalt not go about as a talebearer among thy people; thou shalt not stand up against the life of thy neighbour: I am Jehovah.
Joshua 2:20And if thou make known this our business, we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us swear.
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Proverbs 20:19He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
Proverbs 26:20Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth.
1 Timothy 5:13And, at the same time, they learn also [to be] idle, going about to people's houses; and not only idle, but also gossipers and meddlers, speaking things not becoming.
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 →