This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Tobit 12:7 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version7 For it is good to hide the secret of a king: but honourable to reveal and confess the works of God. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible7 It’s good to hide a king’s secret from view, and good to reveal God’s works and bear witness to them with due respect. “Do what’s good, and evil won’t overtake you. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version7 For it is good to conceal the secret of a king, just as it is also honorable to reveal and to confess the works of God. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)7 “It's a good idea to keep a king's secret, but what God does should be told everywhere, so that he may be praised and honored. “If you do good, no harm will come to you. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers7 It is good to conceal the secret of a king, but to reveal gloriously the works of God. Do good, and evil won’t find you. See the chapterContemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition7 Don't tell anyone the secrets of a king, but honor God by letting others know what he has done for you. “If you do what is right, nothing bad will happen to you. See the chapter |