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Proverbs 11:13
Proverbs 11:13 Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
American King James Version (AKJV)
A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
Webster's Revision
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a 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.
English Revised Version (ERV)
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 11:13
A talebearer - הולך רכיל holech rachil, the walking busybody, the trader in scandal.
Revealeth secrets - Whatever was confided to him he is sure to publish abroad. The word means a hawker, or travelling chapman. Such are always great newsmongers; and will tell even their own secrets, rather than have nothing to say.
Revealeth secrets - Whatever was confided to him he is sure to publish abroad. The word means a hawker, or travelling chapman. Such are always great newsmongers; and will tell even their own secrets, rather than have nothing to say.
Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 11:13
The man who comes to us with tales about others will reveal our secrets also. Faithfulness is shown, not only in doing what a man has been commissioned to do, but in doing it quietly and without garrulity.
Wesley's Notes on Proverbs 11:13
11:13 Secrets - Such things as were committed to his trust with a charge of secrecy.
Verses Related to Proverbs 11:13
Psalms 31:14 - But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.
Psalms 13:5 - But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
Romans 15:13 - Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.