Proverbs 11:13

Bible in Basic English 1965

He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:19

Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.

Proverbs 11:12

He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.

Proverbs 12:23

A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.

Proverbs 14:5

A true witness does not say what is false, but a false witness is breathing out deceit.

Proverbs 19:11

A man's good sense makes him slow to wrath, and the overlooking of wrongdoing is his glory.

Proverbs 20:19

He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.

Proverbs 25:9

Have a talk with your neighbour himself about your cause, but do not give away the secret of another:

Jeremiah 38:27

Then all the rulers came to Jeremiah, questioning him: and he gave them an answer in the words the king had given him orders to say. So they said nothing more to him; for the thing was not made public.

Leviticus 19:16

Do not go about saying untrue things among your people, or take away the life of your neighbour by false witness: I am the Lord.

1 Timothy 5:13

And they get into the way of doing no work, going about from house to house; and not only doing no work, but talking foolishly, being over-interested in the business of others, saying things which they have no right to say.

Joshua 2:14

And the men said to her, Our life for yours if you keep our business secret; and when the Lord has given us the land, we will keep faith and be kind to you.

Joshua 2:20

But if you say anything about our business here, then we will be free from the oath you have made us take.