When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 11:13 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised A gossip goes around revealing a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A talebearer revealeth secrets: But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy and faithful in spirit keeps the matter hidden. American Standard Version (1901) He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter. Common English Bible A slanderer walks around revealing secrets, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever walks dishonestly reveals secrets. But whoever is of a faithful soul conceals what is confided by a friend. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend. |
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent.
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbour lacks sense, but a person with understanding keeps silent.
A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicises stupidity.
An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies.
A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offence.
The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.
Make your case with your opponent without revealing another’s secret;
All the officials did come to Jeremiah, and they questioned him. He reported to them the exact words that the king had commanded, and they stopped speaking with him because the conversation had not been overheard.
Do not go about spreading slander among your people; do not jeopardise your neighbour’s life; I am the Lord.
At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say.
The men answered her, ‘We will give our lives for yours. If you don’t report our mission, we will show kindness and faithfulness to you when the Lord gives us the land.’
And if you report our mission, we are free from the oath you made us swear.’