In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Proverbs 11:13 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. More versionsKing 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. |
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of wisdom: But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: Therefore meddle not with him that openeth wide his lips.
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself, And disclose not the secret of another:
Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him: and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived.
Thou 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.
And 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.
And the men said unto her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business; and it shall be, when the LORD giveth us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.
But if thou utter this our business, then we will be guiltless of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.