Proverbs 11:13
He who goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he who is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
In Context
12He who despiseth his neighbor is void of understanding; A man of discernment holdeth his peace.
14Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in a multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not offence; But he who restraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 20:19He who goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore associate not with him who keepeth open his lips.
Proverbs 26:20Where there is no wood, the fire goeth out; So, where there is no talebearer, contention ceaseth.
1 Timothy 5:13and withal they learn to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also, and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
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 →