When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech.
Proverbs 11:13 - New Revised Standard Version A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence. 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. |
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech.
Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
One who is clever conceals knowledge, but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly.
A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.
Those with good sense are slow to anger, and it is their glory to overlook an offense.
Argue your case with your neighbor directly, and do not disclose another's secret;
All the officials did come to Jeremiah and questioned him; and he answered them in the very words the king had commanded. So they stopped questioning him, for the conversation had not been overheard.
You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of your neighbor: I am the Lord.
Besides that, they learn to be idle, gadding about from house to house; and they are not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not say.
The men said to her, “Our life for yours! If you do not tell this business of ours, then we will deal kindly and faithfully with you when the Lord gives us the land.”
But if you tell this business of ours, then we shall be released from this oath that you made us swear to you.”