Parallel Verses
King James 2000
A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.
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.
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
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'aman
Ruwach
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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 He that is void of wisdom despises his neighbor: but a man of understanding holds his peace. 13 A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter. 14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16
You shall not go up and down as a talebearer among your people: neither shall you take a stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.
Proverbs 20:19
He that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore associate not with him who flatters with his lips.
Joshua 2:14
And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if you utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD has given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with you.
Joshua 2:20
And if you utter this our business, then we will be free of your oath which you have made us to swear.
Nehemiah 6:17-19
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
Proverbs 14:5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
Proverbs 25:9
Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and disclose not a secret to another:
Proverbs 26:20-22
Where no wood is, there the fire goes out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
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 ceased speaking with him; for the conversation had not been heard.
1 Timothy 5:13
And at the same time they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but gossips also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.