Proverbs 11:13
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals 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
A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the 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 Proverbs 11:13 Bible Commentary
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.
Barnes's Proverbs 11:13 Bible Commentary
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 Proverbs 11:13 Bible Commentary
11:13 Secrets - Such things as were committed to his trust with a charge of secrecy.
