Proverbs 11:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

A gossip tells everything, but a true friend will keep a secret.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:19

Stay away from gossips— they tell everything.

Proverbs 25:9

When you and someone else can't get along, don't gossip about it.

Leviticus 19:16

Don't be a gossip, but never hesitate to speak up in court, especially if your testimony can save someone's life.

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides, they will become lazy and get into the habit of going from house to house. Next, they will start gossiping and become busybodies, talking about things that are none of their business.

Joshua 2:14

“Rahab,” the spies answered, “if you keep quiet about what we're doing, we promise to be kind to you when the LORD gives us this land. We pray that the LORD will kill us if we don't keep our promise!”

Jeremiah 38:27

The officials did come and question me about my meeting with the king, and I told them exactly what he had ordered me to say. They never spoke to me about the meeting again, since no one had heard us talking.

Proverbs 14:5

An honest witness tells the truth; a dishonest witness tells nothing but lies.

Proverbs 11:12

It's stupid to say bad things about your neighbours. If you are sensible, you will keep quiet.

Proverbs 12:23

Be sensible and don't tell everything you know— only fools spread foolishness everywhere.

Proverbs 19:11

It's wise to be patient and show what you are like by forgiving others.

Proverbs 10:19

You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much— so be sensible and watch what you say.