Proverbs 11:13
He that goeth about talebearing, revealeth a secret, but, he that is faithful in spirit, concealeth a matter.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
In Context
14With no guidance, a people will fall, but, safety, lieth in the greatness of the counsellor.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16Thou shalt not go about talebearing, among thy people Thou shalt not stand by, over the blood of thy neighbour: I, am Yahweh.
Joshua 2:20Or, if thou utter this our business, then shall we be free from this thine oath which thou hast made us swear.
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.
Proverbs 20:19A revealer of secrets, is one who goeth about talebearing, therefore, with him who openeth his lips, shalt thou not have fellowship.
Proverbs 26:20Without wood a fire is quenched, and, where there is no tattler, strife is hushed.
1 Timothy 5:13At the same time, to be idlers, are they learning, going about from house to house; and, not only idlers, but, gossips, also, and, busybodies,—saying the things 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 →