Proverbs 11:13 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Whoever gossips gives away secrets, but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.

DBY:

He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

ERV:

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

JPS:

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

A busybody is revealing secret counsel, And the faithful of spirit is covering the matter.

Proverbs 11:13 Cross References

XREF:

Leviticus 19:16 'You shall not go about as a slanderer among your people, and you are not to act against the life of your neighbor; I am the LORD.

Proverbs 19:11 A man's discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

Proverbs 20:19 He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.

1 Timothy 5:13 At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

11:13 Secrets - Such things as were committed to his trust with a charge of secrecy.

MHC:

11:1 However men may make light of giving short weight or measure, and however common such crimes may be, they are an abomination to the Lord. 2. Considering how safe, and quiet, and easy the humble are, we see that with the lowly is wisdom. 3. An honest man's principles are fixed, therefore his way is plain. 4. Riches will stand men in no stead in the day of death. 5,6. The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own punishment. 7. When a godly man dies, all his fears vanish; but when a wicked man dies, his hopes vanish. 8. The righteous are often wonderfully kept from going into dangerous situations, and the ungodly go in their stead. 9. Hypocrites delude men into error and sin by artful objections against the truths of God's word. 10,11. Nations prosper when wicked men are cast down. 12. A man of understanding does not judge of others by their success. 13. A faithful man will not disclose what he is trusted with, unless the honour of God and the real good of society require it. 14. We shall often find it to our advantage to advise with others. 15. The welfare of our families, our own peace, and our ability to pay just debts, must not be brought into danger. But here especially let us consider the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ in becoming Surety even for enemies. 16. A pious and discreet woman will keep esteem and respect, as strong men keep possession of wealth. 17. A cruel, froward, ill-natured man, is vexatious to those that are, and should be to him as his own flesh, and punishes himself. 18. He that makes it his business to do good, shall have a reward, as sure to him as eternal truth can make it. 19. True holiness is true happiness. The more violent a man is in sinful pursuits, the more he hastens his own destruction. 20. Nothing is more hateful to God, than hypocrisy and double dealing, which are here signified. God delights in such as aim and act with uprightness. 21. Joining together in sin shall not protect the sinners. 22. Beauty is abused by those who have not discretion or modesty with it. This is true of all bodily endowments. 23. The wicked desire mischief to others, but it shall return upon themselves. 24. A man may grow poor by not paying just debts, not relieving the poor, not allowing needful expenses. Let men be ever so saving of what they have, if God appoints, it comes to nothing. 25. Both in temporal and spiritual things, God commonly deals with his people according to the measure by which they deal with their brethren. 26. We must not hoard up the gifts of God's bounty, merely for our own advantage. 27. Seeking mischief is here set against seeking good; for those that are not doing good are doing hurt, even to themselves.

CONC:

Betrays Brings Busybody Concealeth Conceals Confidence Counsel Covered Covering Faithful Goes Gossip Hidden Keeps Makes Matter Public Revealeth Revealing Reveals Secret Secrets Spirit Talebearer Tale-bearer Talebearing Talking True-hearted Trustworthy

Betrays Concealeth Conceals Confidence Counsel Covered Covering Faithful Goes Gossip Hidden Keeps Makes Matter Others Public Revealeth Revealing Reveals Secret Secrets Spirit Talebearer Tale-Bearer Talebearing Talking True-Hearted Trustworthy

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