When words abound, transgression is unavoidable. but whoever restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 11:13 - Tree of Life Version A gossip reveals secrets, but one who is trustworthy conceals 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. |
When words abound, transgression is unavoidable. but whoever restrains his lips is wise.
One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, but one with discernment remains silent.
A clever person conceals his knowledge, but the heart of a fool blurts out folly.
A trustworthy witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.
Prudence makes one slow to anger and his glory is to overlook an offense.
A talebearer goes about, revealing secrets, so do not associate with a babbler.
Argue your case with your associate, without betraying another’s confidence,
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.
“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.
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.
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.”
But if you divulge this business of ours, then we will be released from your oath you have made us swear.”