Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

A talebearer

Proverbs 20:19
He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.
Leviticus 19:16
Do not go about saying untrue things among your people, or take away the life of your neighbour by false witness: I am the Lord.

Revealeth

Proverbs 25:9
Have a talk with your neighbour himself about your cause, but do not give away the secret of another:
Proverbs 26:20
Without wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no secret talk, argument is ended.
Nehemiah 6:17
And further, in those days the chiefs of Judah sent a number of letters to Tobiah, and his letters came to them.

He

Proverbs 14:5
A true witness does not say what is false, but a false witness is breathing out deceit.
Joshua 2:14
And the men said to her, Our life for yours if you keep our business secret; and when the Lord has given us the land, we will keep faith and be kind to you.
Jeremiah 38:27
Then all the rulers came to Jeremiah, questioning him: and he gave them an answer in the words the king had given him orders to say. So they said nothing more to him; for the thing was not made public.

General references

Exodus 20:16
Do not give false witness against your neighbour.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain