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


In Context

10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. 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 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

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

14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

15 He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral 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 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 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.