Proverbs 11:13

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 20:19 : 19 The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
  • Lev 19:16 : 16 You must not go about as a slanderer among your people. You must not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the LORD.
  • Josh 2:14 : 14 The men said to her,“If you die, may we die too! If you do not report what we’ve been up to, then, when the LORD hands the land over to us, we will show unswerving allegiance to you.”
  • Jer 38:27 : 27 All the officials did indeed come and question Jeremiah. He told them exactly what the king had instructed him to say. They stopped questioning him any further because no one had actually heard their conversation.
  • 1 Tim 5:13 : 13 And besides that, going around from house to house they learn to be lazy, and they are not only lazy, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things they should not.
  • Prov 25:9 : 9 When you argue a case with your neighbor, do not reveal the secret of another person,
  • Prov 26:20-22 : 20 Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases. 21 Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife. 22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into a person’s innermost being.
  • Josh 2:20 : 20 If you should report what we’ve been up to, we are not bound by this oath you made us swear.”
  • Neh 6:17-19 : 17 In those days the aristocrats of Judah repeatedly sent letters to Tobiah, and responses from Tobiah were repeatedly coming to them. 18 For many in Judah had sworn allegiance to him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah. His son Jonathan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. 19 They were telling me about his good deeds and then taking back to him the things I said. Tobiah, on the other hand, sent letters in order to scare me.
  • Prov 14:5 : 5 A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.

Similar Verses (AI)

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

  • Prov 20:19
    82%

    19The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

  • Prov 18:8
    78%

    8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into the person’s innermost being.

  • Prov 26:22
    77%

    22The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into a person’s innermost being.

  • Prov 11:12
    75%

    12The one who denounces his neighbor lacks sense, but a discerning person keeps silent.

  • Prov 17:9
    75%

    9The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

  • Prov 25:9-10
    2 verses
    73%

    9When you argue a case with your neighbor, do not reveal the secret of another person,

    10lest the one who hears it put you to shame and your infamy will never go away.

  • Prov 16:28
    73%

    28A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    73%

    18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

    19When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

  • Prov 12:23
    72%

    23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.

  • Prov 26:19-20
    2 verses
    72%

    19so is a person who has deceived his neighbor, and said,“Was I not only joking?”

    20Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases.

  • Ps 15:3
    72%

    3He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor.

  • Prov 29:24
    71%

    24Whoever shares with a thief is his own enemy; he hears the oath to testify, but does not talk.

  • Prov 29:11
    71%

    11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

  • Prov 12:16-17
    2 verses
    70%

    16A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.

    17The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    70%

    27The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

    28Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

  • Lev 19:16
    70%

    16You must not go about as a slanderer among your people. You must not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the LORD.

  • Ps 41:6
    69%

    6When someone comes to visit, he pretends to be friendly; he thinks of ways to defame me, and when he leaves he slanders me.

  • Prov 13:17
    69%

    17An unreliable messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

  • Prov 11:14
    69%

    14When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.

  • Prov 17:4
    69%

    4One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.

  • Prov 13:3
    69%

    3The one who guards his words guards his life; whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

  • Prov 21:23
    69%

    23The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

  • Prov 26:26-27
    2 verses
    69%

    26Though his hatred may be concealed by deceit, his evil will be uncovered in the assembly.

    27The one who digs a pit will fall into it; the one who rolls a stone– it will come back on him.

  • Prov 17:20
    68%

    20The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.

  • Prov 29:5
    68%

    5The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

  • Prov 18:13
    68%

    13The one who gives an answer before he listens– that is his folly and his shame.

  • Prov 6:19
    68%

    19a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.

  • 1 Cor 14:30
    68%

    30And if someone sitting down receives a revelation, the person who is speaking should conclude.

  • Prov 28:13
    68%

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

  • Prov 15:7
    68%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

  • Prov 27:5
    67%

    5Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

  • Prov 10:10
    67%

    10The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

  • Prov 14:25
    67%

    25A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who testifies falsely betrays them.

  • Prov 26:24
    67%

    24The one who hates others disguises it with his lips, but he stores up deceit within him.

  • Prov 25:23
    67%

    23The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.

  • Prov 27:16
    67%

    16Whoever contains her has contained the wind or can grasp oil with his right hand.

  • Ps 34:13
    67%

    13Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

  • Prov 25:18
    67%

    18Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow, so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness.

  • Prov 14:5
    67%

    5A truthful 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 those who promote peace have joy.