Proverbs 11:13

New American Bible - revised edition

One who slanders reveals secrets, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:19

Where words are many, sin is not wanting; but those who restrain their lips do well.

Proverbs 11:12

Whoever reviles a neighbor lacks sense, but the intelligent keep silent.

Proverbs 12:23

The shrewd conceal knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim folly.

Proverbs 14:5

A trustworthy witness does not lie, but one who spouts lies makes a lying witness.

Proverbs 19:11

It is good sense to be slow to anger, and an honor to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 20:19

A slanderer reveals secrets; so have nothing to do with a babbler!

Proverbs 25:9

Argue your own case with your neighbor, but the secrets of others do not disclose;

Jeremiah 38:27

When all the princes came to Jeremiah and questioned him, he answered them with the very words the king had commanded. They said no more to him, for nothing had been overheard of the conversation.

Leviticus 19:16

You shall not go about spreading slander among your people; nor shall you stand by idly when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the Lord.

1 Timothy 5:13

And furthermore, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers but gossips and busybodies as well, talking about things that ought not to be mentioned.

Joshua 2:14

“We pledge our lives for yours,” they answered her. “If you do not betray our mission, we will be faithful in showing kindness to you when the Lord gives us the land.”

Joshua 2:20

If, however, you betray our mission, we will be free of the oath you have made us take.”