Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But he who is
King James Version
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Holman Bible
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
International Standard Version
Whoever spreads gossip betrays secrets, but the trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
A Conservative Version
He who goes around as a tale-bearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.
American Standard Version
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
Amplified
He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets,
But he who is trustworthy and faithful keeps a matter hidden.
Bible in Basic English
He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
Darby Translation
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Julia Smith Translation
He going about tale-bearing reveals a secret: and he being faithful of spirit hides the word.
King James 2000
A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A gossip walks [about] telling a secret, but the trustworthy in spirit keeps [the] matter.
Modern King James verseion
One going with slander is a revealer of secrets, but the faithful of spirit keeps the matter hidden.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A dissembling person will discover privy things; but he that is of a faithful heart, will keep counsel.
NET Bible
The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
New Heart English Bible
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
The Emphasized Bible
He that goeth about talebearing, revealeth a secret, but, he that is faithful in spirit, concealeth a matter.
Webster
A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
World English Bible
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
Youngs Literal Translation
A busybody is revealing secret counsel, And the faithful of spirit is covering the matter.
Themes
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Talebearers condemned
Faith/faithfulness » The faithful
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » Keeping secrets
Resurrection » Who reveals secrets
Topics
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 11:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
12
But a man of understanding keeps silent.
But he who is
But in abundance of counselors there is
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16
You shall not go about as
Proverbs 20:19
Therefore do not associate with
Joshua 2:14
So the men said to her, “Our
Joshua 2:20
But if you tell this business of ours, then we shall be free from the oath which you have made us swear.”
Nehemiah 6:17-19
Also in those days many letters went from the nobles of Judah to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters came to them.
Proverbs 14:5
But a
Proverbs 25:9
And
Proverbs 26:20-22
And where there is no
Jeremiah 38:27
Then all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him. So he reported to them in accordance with all these words which the king had commanded; and they ceased speaking with him, since the
1 Timothy 5:13
At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also