Proverbs 11:13
What does Proverbs 11:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 11:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A busybody is revealing secret counsel, And the faithful of spirit is covering the matter.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Context
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.
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