In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
Proverbs 11:13 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret. 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 is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his shalom.
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
Debate your case with your neighbor, and don't betray the confidence of another;
Then came all the princes to Yirmeyahu, 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.
*'You shall not go up and down as a slanderer among your people; neither shall you stand against the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD.
Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.
The men said to her, Our life for yours, if you don't utter this our business; and it shall be, when the LORD gives us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with you.
But if you utter this our business, then we shall be guiltless of your oath which you have made us to swear.