Proverbs 11:13
A gossip goes around telling secrets, but trustworthy people keep confidences.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
In Context
12People who run down their neighbors have no sense; someone who's sensible keeps quiet.
14A nation falls without good guidance, but they are saved through much wise counsel.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16Don't go around spreading false rumors about people. Don't keep quiet when the lives of others are at risk. I am the Lord.
Joshua 2:20But if you tell anyone about this then we will be freed from the promise you made us swear.”
Proverbs 10:19If you talk too much, you'll say something wrong. Be wise and take care what you say.
Proverbs 20:19A gossip goes around revealing secrets; stay away from people who talk a lot.
Proverbs 26:20Without wood, the fire goes out; and without gossips, arguments stop.
1 Timothy 5:13They also get used to a lazy life, just visiting each other in their homes. Not only lazy, but they gossip and meddle, talking about things they shouldn't.
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 →