Proverbs 11:13

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A gossip reveals secrets, but a trustworthy person keeps a matter confidential.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 20:19 : 19 A gossip betrays a confidence, so avoid anyone who talks too much.
  • Lev 19:16 : 16 Do not go about spreading slander among your people. Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life. I am the LORD.
  • Josh 2:14 : 14 The men said to her, "Our lives for your lives! If you don't tell what we are doing, we will treat you kindly and faithfully when the LORD gives us the land."
  • Jer 38:27 : 27 All the officials did come to Jeremiah and questioned him, and he told them everything the king had ordered him to say. So they said no more to him, for no one had heard the conversation.
  • 1 Tim 5:13 : 13 At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going around from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they should not.
  • Prov 25:9 : 9 Debate your case with your neighbor, but do not reveal another’s secret.
  • Prov 26:20-22 : 20 Without wood, the fire goes out, and without a whisperer, strife ceases. 21 Charcoal for embers and wood for fire, and a contentious person for kindling strife. 22 The words of a gossip are like tasty morsels; they go down into the innermost being.
  • Josh 2:20 : 20 But if you reveal this matter of ours, we will be released from the oath you made us swear.
  • Neh 6:17-19 : 17 Also in those days, the nobles of Judah were sending many letters to Tobiah, and replies from Tobiah were coming to them. 18 For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. 19 Moreover, they kept reporting his good deeds to me and sharing my words with him. And Tobiah sent letters to intimidate me.
  • Prov 14:5 : 5 A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 20:19
    82%

    19A gossip betrays a confidence, so avoid anyone who talks too much.

  • Prov 18:8
    78%

    8The words of a slanderer are like tasty morsels; they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

  • Prov 26:22
    77%

    22The words of a gossip are like tasty morsels; they go down into the innermost being.

  • Prov 11:12
    75%

    12Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

  • Prov 17:9
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    9Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

  • Prov 25:9-10
    2 verses
    73%

    9Debate your case with your neighbor, but do not reveal another’s secret.

    10Lest the one who hears it brings shame upon you, and your slander is not retracted.

  • Prov 16:28
    73%

    28A perverse person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.

  • Prov 10:18-19
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    73%

    18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 12:23
    72%

    23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Prov 26:19-20
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    72%

    19so is the one who deceives their neighbor and says, 'I was only joking!'

    20Without wood, the fire goes out, and without a whisperer, strife ceases.

  • Ps 15:3
    72%

    3Who does not slander with his tongue, does no harm to his neighbor, and does not bring disgrace upon a relative.

  • Prov 29:24
    71%

    24Whoever partners with a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse but does not testify.

  • Prov 29:11
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    11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

  • Prov 12:16-17
    2 verses
    70%

    16Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.

    17An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness speaks deceit.

  • Prov 17:27-28
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    70%

    27The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

    28Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.

  • Lev 19:16
    70%

    16Do not go about spreading slander among your people. Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life. I am the LORD.

  • Ps 41:6
    69%

    6My enemies speak evil of me, saying, 'When will he die, and his name perish?

  • Prov 13:17
    69%

    17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.

  • Prov 11:14
    69%

    14Without guidance, a nation falls, but victory is found in an abundance of counselors.

  • Prov 17:4
    69%

    4A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

  • Prov 13:3
    69%

    3Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

  • Prov 21:23
    69%

    23Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.

  • Prov 26:26-27
    2 verses
    69%

    26Though hatred is concealed by deceit, its wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

    27Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and the one who rolls a stone—it will come back upon them.

  • Prov 17:20
    68%

    20A crooked heart will not find good, and the one with a deceitful tongue will fall into trouble.

  • Prov 29:5
    68%

    5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

  • Prov 18:13
    68%

    13To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.

  • Prov 6:19
    68%

    19a false witness who pours out lies, and one who stirs up conflict among brothers.

  • 1 Cor 14:30
    68%

    30If something is revealed to another sitting there, the first speaker should stop.

  • Prov 28:13
    68%

    13The one who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.

  • Prov 15:7
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    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

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    5Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

  • Prov 10:10
    67%

    10The one who winks with an eye causes trouble, and a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 14:25
    67%

    25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness speaks deceit.

  • Prov 26:24
    67%

    24An enemy disguises themselves with their lips, but in their heart, they harbor deceit.

  • Prov 25:23
    67%

    23As the north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks.

  • Prov 27:16
    67%

    16Trying to restrain her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.

  • Ps 34:13
    67%

    13Who is the person who desires life and loves many days to see good?

  • Prov 25:18
    67%

    18Like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow is a person who gives false testimony against his neighbor.

  • Prov 14:5
    67%

    5A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

  • Prov 12:20
    67%

    20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy is for those who counsel peace.