Proverbs 11:13

KJV1611 – Modern English

A gossip reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.

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  • Prov 20:19 : 19 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; therefore, do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.
  • Lev 19:16 : 16 You shall not go around as a talebearer among your people; nor shall you stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.
  • Josh 2:14 : 14 And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if you do not reveal this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD has given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with you.
  • Jer 38:27 : 27 Then all the princes came to Jeremiah and asked him; and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they stopped speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived.
  • 1 Tim 5:13 : 13 And besides, they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossipers and busybodies, speaking things they ought not.
  • Prov 25:9 : 9 Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and do not disclose a secret to another;
  • Prov 26:20-22 : 20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; so where there is no gossip, strife ceases. 21 As coals to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindle strife. 22 The words of a gossip are like wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
  • Josh 2:20 : 20 And if you reveal this our business, then we will be released from your oath which you have made us swear.
  • Neh 6:17-19 : 17 Moreover, in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came to them. 18 For many in Judah were sworn to him, because he was the son-in-law of Shechaniah the son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan 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 frighten me.
  • 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 who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; therefore, do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.

  • Prov 18:8
    78%

    8The words of a talebearer are like wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

  • Prov 26:22
    77%

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

  • Prov 11:12
    75%

    12He who lacks wisdom despises his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

  • Prov 17:9
    75%

    9He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.

  • Prov 25:9-10
    2 verses
    73%

    9Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and do not disclose a secret to another;

    10Lest he who hears it put you to shame, and your infamy not be turned away.

  • Prov 16:28
    73%

    28A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    73%

    18He who hides hatred with lying lips, and he who utters slander, is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words, there is no lack of sin, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 12:23
    72%

    23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

  • Prov 26:19-20
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    72%

    19So is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, Am I not joking?

    20Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; so where there is no gossip, strife ceases.

  • Ps 15:3
    72%

    3He who does not slander with his tongue, nor do evil to his neighbor, nor take up a reproach against his neighbor.

  • Prov 29:24
    71%

    24Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own soul; he hears cursing, and does not reveal it.

  • Prov 29:11
    71%

    11A fool utters all his mind; but a wise man keeps it in till afterward.

  • Prov 12:16-17
    2 verses
    70%

    16A fool's wrath is immediately known, but a prudent man covers shame.

    17He who speaks truth declares righteousness, but a false witness deceit.

  • Prov 17:27-28
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    70%

    27He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

    28Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise; and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

  • Lev 19:16
    70%

    16You shall not go around as a talebearer among your people; nor shall you stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.

  • Ps 41:6
    69%

    6And if he comes to see me, he speaks vain things; his heart gathers iniquity to itself; when he goes out, he tells it.

  • Prov 13:17
    69%

    17A wicked messenger falls into mischief, but a faithful ambassador is health.

  • Prov 11:14
    69%

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

  • Prov 17:4
    69%

    4A wicked doer listens to false lips, and a liar gives ear to a deceitful tongue.

  • Prov 13:3
    69%

    3He who guards his mouth keeps his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

  • Prov 21:23
    69%

    23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 26:26-27
    2 verses
    69%

    26Though his hatred is concealed by deceit, his wickedness shall be exposed before the assembly.

    27Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone, it will roll back on him.

  • Prov 17:20
    68%

    20He who has a perverse heart finds no good, and he who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

  • Prov 29:5
    68%

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

  • Prov 18:13
    68%

    13He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.

  • Prov 6:19
    68%

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  • 1 Cor 14:30
    68%

    30If anything is revealed to another who sits by, let the first keep silent.

  • Prov 28:13
    68%

    13He who covers his sins shall not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

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    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of the foolish does not.

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    67%

    5Open rebuke is better than hidden love.

  • Prov 10:10
    67%

    10He who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 14:25
    67%

    25A truthful witness delivers souls, but a deceitful witness speaks lies.

  • Prov 26:24
    67%

    24He who hates others disguises it with his lips, and stores up deceit within him;

  • Prov 25:23
    67%

    23The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.

  • Prov 27:16
    67%

    16Whoever hides her hides the wind, and the ointment of his right hand reveals itself.

  • Ps 34:13
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    13Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.

  • Prov 25:18
    67%

    18A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.

  • Prov 14:5
    67%

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

  • Prov 12:20
    67%

    20Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil, but to the counselors of peace there is joy.