Proverbs 11:13

Authorized King James Version (1611)

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)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

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    19¶ He 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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    8¶ The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

  • Prov 26:22
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    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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    12¶ He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

  • Prov 17:9
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    9¶ He 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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    18¶ He that hideth hatred [with] lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, [is] a fool.

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

  • Prov 12:23
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    23¶ A 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?

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

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    3[He that] backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.

  • Prov 29:24
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    24¶ Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [it] not.

  • Prov 29:11
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    11¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

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

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

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

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  • 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
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    17¶ A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador [is] health.

  • Prov 11:14
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    14¶ Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

  • Prov 17:4
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  • Prov 13:3
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    5¶ A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

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

  • Prov 6:19
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    19A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

  • 1 Cor 14:30
    68%

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  • Prov 26:24
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  • Prov 27:16
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    13Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

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    5¶ A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

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