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


In Context

10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; 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 despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

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

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

15 It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.

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 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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