Proverbs 11:13

Tree of Life Version

A gossip reveals secrets, but one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:19

When words abound, transgression is unavoidable. but whoever restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 11:12

One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, but one with discernment remains silent.

Proverbs 12:23

A clever person conceals his knowledge, but the heart of a fool blurts out folly.

Proverbs 14:5

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

Proverbs 19:11

Prudence makes one slow to anger and his glory is to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 20:19

A talebearer goes about, revealing secrets, so do not associate with a babbler.

Proverbs 25:9

Argue your case with your associate, without betraying another’s confidence,

Jeremiah 38:27

When all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him, he told them with just these words that the king had commanded. So they stopped speaking with him, since the matter was not overheard.

Leviticus 19:16

“You are not to go up and down as a talebearer among your people. You are not to endanger the life of your neighbor. I am Adonai.

1 Timothy 5:13

And at the same time, they also learn to be idle, going around from house to house—and not just idle, but also gossipers and busybodies, saying things they should not.

Joshua 2:14

The men said to her: “Our life for yours, if you don’t report this business of ours. Then it will be when Adonai gives us the land that we will deal kindly and loyally with you.”

Joshua 2:20

But if you divulge this business of ours, then we will be released from your oath you have made us swear.”