Proverbs 11:13

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

A gossip goes around revealing a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:19

The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.

Proverbs 25:9

Make your case with your opponent without revealing another’s secret;

Leviticus 19:16

Do not go about spreading slander  among your people; do not jeopardise  your neighbour’s life; I am the Lord.

1 Timothy 5:13

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.

Joshua 2:14

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.’

Jeremiah 38:27

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.

Proverbs 14:5

An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness utters lies.

Joshua 2:20

And if you report our mission, we are free from the oath you made us swear.’

Proverbs 11:12

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbour lacks sense, but a person with understanding keeps silent.

Proverbs 12:23

A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicises stupidity.

Proverbs 19:11

A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offence.

Proverbs 10:19

When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent.