Proverbs 11:13

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 11:13

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

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ASV

American Standard Version

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 11

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

¹² Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.

¹³ A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

¹⁴ For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

¹⁵ He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.

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