Proverbs 11:13
World English Bible (WEB)
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
In context
11 By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
15 He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
Proverbs 11:13 in every translation
- 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.
- KJV King James Version
- A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
- 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.