Proverbs 11:13
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
In context
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.
Proverbs 11:13 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
- KJV King James Version
- A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
- 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.
- 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.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A busybody is revealing secret counsel, And the faithful of spirit is covering the matter.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.