In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression;\par\tab But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Proverbs 11:13 - American Standard Version 2015 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets;\par\tab But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A talebearer revealeth secrets: But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy and faithful in spirit keeps the matter hidden. American Standard Version (1901) He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter. Common English Bible A slanderer walks around revealing secrets, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever walks dishonestly reveals secrets. But whoever is of a faithful soul conceals what is confided by a friend. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend. |
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression;\par\tab But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom;\par\tab But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge;\par\tab But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
A faithful witness will not lie;\par\tab But a false witness uttereth lies.
The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger;\par\tab And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets;\par\tab Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
Debate thy cause with thy neighbor {\i himself},\par\tab And disclose not the secret of another;
Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him; and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived.
Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor: I am Jehovah.
And withal they learn also {\i to be} idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
And the men said unto her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business; and it shall be, when Jehovah giveth us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.
But if thou utter this our business, then we shall be guiltless of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.