Proverbs 11:13

Modern English Version

A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 11:12

He who is devoid of wisdom derides his neighbor, but a man of intelligence remains silent.

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

Proverbs 14:5

A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 20:19

He who goes about as a slanderer betrays secrets; therefore associate not with the babbler.

Proverbs 25:9

Plead your cause with your neighbor himself, and betray not a confidence to another,

Jeremiah 38:27

Then all the officials came to Jeremiah and asked him. And he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded; so they stopped speaking with him, for the matter was not overheard.

Leviticus 19:16

You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, nor shall you stand by while the life of your neighbor is in danger: I am the Lord.

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides that, they learn to be idle, and not only idle, wandering around from house to house, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they ought not.

Joshua 2:14

The men said to her, “Our lives for yours; if you do not report us, then when the Lord gives us the land, we will act faithfully and kindly with you.”

Joshua 2:20

But if you tell about this business of ours, then we will be released from the oath that you have made us swear.”