Proverbs 11:13

Proverbs chapter 11 · verse 13 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

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.

Context

v.12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

v.13This passage

v.14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 14:5

    A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.

  • Joshua 2:20

    But if thou utter this our business, then we shall be guiltless of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.

  • Jeremiah 38:27

    Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him; and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived.

  • Proverbs 20:19

    He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

  • Nehemiah 6:17

    Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.

  • Leviticus 19:16

    Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor: I am Jehovah.