Proverbs 11:13
A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
In Context
12Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
14For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD.
Joshua 2:20And if you report our mission, we will be released from the oath you made us swear.”
Proverbs 10:19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 20:19He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
Proverbs 26:20Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.
1 Timothy 5:13At 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.
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 →