13A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.


In Context

10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He that is void of wisdom despises his neighbor: but a man of understanding holds his peace.

13 A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.

14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hates indebtedness is sure.

Proverbs 11:13 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

11:13A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

11:13He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

11:13He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:13He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

11:13He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:13A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:13One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

11:13A busybody is revealing secret counsel, And the faithful of spirit is covering the matter.