Proverbs 11:13

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 20:19 : 19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
  • Lev 19:16 : 16 Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.
  • Josh 2:14 : 14 And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.
  • Jer 38:27 : 27 Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him: and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived.
  • 1 Tim 5:13 : 13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
  • Prov 25:9 : 9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
  • Prov 26:20-22 : 20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. 22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
  • Josh 2:20 : 20 And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.
  • Neh 6:17-19 : 17 Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them. 18 For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah. 19 Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
  • Prov 14:5 : 5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 20:19
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    19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

  • Prov 18:8
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    8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

  • Prov 26:22
    77%

    22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

  • Prov 11:12
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    12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

  • Prov 17:9
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    9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

  • Prov 25:9-10
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    73%

    9Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:

    10Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.

  • Prov 16:28
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    28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

  • Prov 10:18-19
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    18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

  • Prov 12:23
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    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 26:19-20
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    19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

    20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

  • Ps 15:3
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    3He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.

  • Prov 29:24
    71%

    24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

  • Prov 29:11
    71%

    11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

  • Prov 12:16-17
    2 verses
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    16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

    17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

  • Prov 17:27-28
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    27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

  • Lev 19:16
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    16Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.

  • Ps 41:6
    69%

    6And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it.

  • Prov 13:17
    69%

    17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

  • Prov 11:14
    69%

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

  • Prov 17:4
    69%

    4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

  • Prov 13:3
    69%

    3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

  • Prov 21:23
    69%

    23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 26:26-27
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    26Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.

    27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

  • Prov 17:20
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    20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

  • Prov 29:5
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  • Prov 18:13
    68%

    13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

  • Prov 6:19
    68%

    19A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

  • 1 Cor 14:30
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    30If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.

  • Prov 28:13
    68%

    13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

  • Prov 15:7
    68%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

  • Prov 27:5
    67%

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  • Prov 10:10
    67%

    10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 14:25
    67%

    25A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

  • Prov 26:24
    67%

    24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

  • Prov 25:23
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    23The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

  • Prov 27:16
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    16Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.

  • Ps 34:13
    67%

    13Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

  • Prov 25:18
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    18A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

  • Prov 14:5
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    5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

  • Prov 12:20
    67%

    20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.