Proverbs 11:13
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence,but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
New Heart English 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,but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16"'You shall not go up and down as a slanderer among your people; neither shall you stand against the life of your neighbor. I am the Lord.
Joshua 2:20But if you talk about this business of ours, then we shall be guiltless of your oath which you have made us to swear."
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience,but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
Proverbs 20:19He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets;therefore do not keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
Proverbs 26:20For lack of wood a fire goes out.Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
1 Timothy 5:13Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying 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 →