Proverbs 11:13
A double-tongued man discloses the secret counsels of an assembly: but he that is + 11:13 See chap 20:27. faithful in spirit conceals matters.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
In Context
12A man void of understanding sneers at his fellow citizens: but a sensible man is quiet.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16You shall not walk deceitfully among your people; you shall not rise up against the blood of your neighbor: I am the Lord your God.
Joshua 2:20But if any one should injure us, or betray these our matters, we shall be quit of this your oath.
Proverbs 10:19By a multitude of words you shall not escape sin; but if you refrain your lips you will be prudent.
Proverbs 26:20With much wood fire increases; but where there is not a double-minded man, strife ceases.
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 →