Proverbs 11:13 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 11:13 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 11:13 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 11:13 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Proverbs 11:13 — World English Bible

Proverbs 11:13 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Proverbs 11:13 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 11:13 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

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

Proverbs 11:13 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 11:13 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Proverbs 11:13 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 11:13 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Hee that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth a secret: but hee that is of a faithfull heart concealeth a matter.”

Proverbs 11:13 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 11:13 in Context — Proverbs 11

11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

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

14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

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What Does Proverbs 11:13 Mean?

Proverbs 11:13 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 11. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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