Proverbs 11:13
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, 2 but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret. 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
In Context
12One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, 2 but a man of understanding holds his peace. 1
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16+ 19:16. Lev 19:16-18 (#9.561): T. Not to gossip nor slander / R. Not to speak derogatorily of others R. Consider: “Evil talk kills three people: the speaker, the listener, and the one who is spoken of” - The Lubavitcher Rebbe / R. Consider: “Before you speak, you are the master of your words. After you speak, your words master you” (Talmud, Erachin 15A) “‘You shall not go up and down as a slanderer among your people. + 19:16. Lev 19:16-18 (#6.392): Not to stand by idly when life is in danger Directive: Consider that this command also says to “not gossip nor slander” “‘You shall not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am Adonai.
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there is no lack of rebellious breach of relationship, 2 but he who restrains his lips + 10:19. Quoted in James 1:19 does wisely. 1
Proverbs 20:19He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; 2 therefore don’t keep company with him who opens wide his lips. 1
Proverbs 26:20For lack of wood a fire goes out. 2 Without gossip, a quarrel dies down. 1
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 →