Proverbs 11:13
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
In Context
12He that despiseth his neighbour is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.
Joshua 2:20But if thou utter this our business, then we will be guiltless of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Proverbs 20:19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips.
Proverbs 26:20For lack of wood the fire goeth out: and where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
1 Timothy 5:13And withal they learn also 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 →