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
Interlinear
Galah
'aman
Ruwach
Kacah
References
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Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 11:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
12
He that is void of understanding despises his neighbour, but the intelligent man remains silent.
13
But he who is
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16
Thou shalt not travel about as a talebearer among thy people; neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour. I am the LORD.
Proverbs 20:19
He that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flatters with his lips.
Joshua 2:14
And the men answered her, Our life for yours if ye do not declare this our business. And it shall be when the LORD has given us the land, that we will deal with thee according to mercy and truth.
Joshua 2:20
And if thou should declare this our business, then we will be exempted of thine oath which thou hast made us swear.
Nehemiah 6:17-19
Likewise, in those days the principals of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
Proverbs 14:5
The true witness will not lie, but the false witness will utter lies.
Proverbs 25:9
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself and do not uncover the secret to another
Proverbs 26:20-22
Where there is no wood, the fire goes out, so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
Jeremiah 38:27
Then all the princes came unto Jeremiah, and asked him: and he told them according to all those words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived.
1 Timothy 5:13
And reject also the idle, who have learned to wander about from house to house, and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.