Proverbs 11:13
A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
In Context
12He that is void of wisdom despises his neighbour: but a man of understanding holds his peace.
14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16You shall not go up and down as a talebearer among your people: neither shall you stand against the blood of your neighbour; I am the LORD.
Joshua 2:20And if you utter this our business, then we will be quit of yours oath which you have made us to swear.
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 20:19He that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 26:20Where no wood is, there the fire goes out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
1 Timothy 5:13And likewise they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but gossiping 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 →