Proverbs 11:13

God's Word

Whoever gossips gives away secrets, but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:19

Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise.

Proverbs 11:12

A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.

Proverbs 12:23

A sensible person ⌞discreetly⌟ hides knowledge, but foolish minds preach stupidity.

Proverbs 14:5

A trustworthy witness does not lie, but a dishonest witness breathes lies.

Proverbs 19:11

A person with good sense is patient, and it is to his credit that he overlooks an offense.

Proverbs 20:19

Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets. Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open.

Proverbs 25:9

Present your argument to your neighbor, but do not reveal another person’s secret.

Jeremiah 38:27

All the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him. He told them exactly what the king had told him to say. So they stopped questioning him, because they hadn’t heard his conversation with the king.

Leviticus 19:16

Never gossip. Never endanger your neighbor’s life. I am the Lord.

1 Timothy 5:13

At the same time, they learn to go around from house to house since they have nothing else to do. Not only this, but they also gossip and get involved in other people’s business, saying things they shouldn’t say.

Joshua 2:14

The men promised her, “We pledge our lives for your lives. If you don’t tell anyone what we’re doing here, we’ll treat you kindly and honestly when the Lord gives us this land.”

Joshua 2:20

If you tell anyone what we’re doing here, we will be free from the oath which you made us swear.”