Proverbs 11:13
“A tale-bearer reuealeth secrets: but hee that is of a faithfull spirit, concealeth the matter.”
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Proverbs 11:13 Context
11By the blessing of the vpright the citie is exalted; but it is ouerthrowen by the mouth of the wicked. 12He that is void of wisedome, despiseth his neighbour: but a man of vnderstanding holdeth his peace. 13A tale-bearer reuealeth secrets: but hee that is of a faithfull spirit, concealeth the matter. 14Where no counsell is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safetie. 15Hee that is suretie for a stranger, shall smart for it: and hee that hateth suretiship, is sure.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
- King James Version
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
- Basic English Bible
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
- Darby Bible
A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
- Webster's Bible
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
- World English Bible
A busybody is revealing secret counsel, And the faithful of spirit is covering the matter.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:13
11:13 Secrets - Such things as were committed to his trust with a charge of secrecy.