Proverbs 11:13
He that walketh about as talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Leeser Tanakh
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 neighbor is void of sense; but a man of understanding maintaineth silence.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people; thou shalt not stand [idly] by the blood of thy neighbor: I am the Lord.
Joshua 2:20And if thou tell this our business, then will we be free of thy oath which thou hast caused us to swear.
Proverbs 10:19In a multitude of words transgression cannot be avoided; but he that refraineth his lips is intelligent.
Proverbs 20:19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that enticeth with his lips.
Proverbs 26:20Where there is no wood, the fire goeth out: so where there is no whisperer, strife is silenced.
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 →