Proverbs 11:13

World English Bible (2000)

One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 20:19 : 19 He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
  • Lev 19:16 : 16 "'You shall not go up and down as a slanderer among your people. "'You shall not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am Yahweh.
  • Josh 2:14 : 14 The men said to her, "Our life for yours, if you don't talk about this business of ours; and it shall be, when Yahweh gives us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with you."
  • Jer 38:27 : 27 Then came all the princes to 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 Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.
  • Prov 25:9 : 9 Debate your case with your neighbor, and don't betray the confidence of another;
  • Prov 26:20-22 : 20 For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down. 21 As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife. 22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.
  • Josh 2:20 : 20 But if you talk about this business of ours, then we shall be guiltless of your oath which you have made us to 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 there were many in Judah sworn to him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah; and his son Jehohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah as wife. 19 Also they spoke of his good deeds before me, and reported my words to him. Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
  • Prov 14:5 : 5 A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 20:19
    82%

    19He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.

  • Prov 18:8
    78%

    8The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.

  • Prov 26:22
    77%

    22The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.

  • Prov 11:12
    75%

    12One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

  • Prov 17:9
    75%

    9He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

  • Prov 25:9-10
    2 verses
    73%

    9Debate your case with your neighbor, and don't betray the confidence of another;

    10lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

  • Prov 16:28
    73%

    28A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    73%

    18He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

  • Prov 12:23
    72%

    23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

  • Prov 26:19-20
    2 verses
    72%

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

    20For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

  • Ps 15:3
    72%

    3He who doesn't slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor casts slurs against his fellow man;

  • Prov 29:24
    71%

    24Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

  • Prov 29:11
    71%

    11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

  • Prov 12:16-17
    2 verses
    70%

    16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

    17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    70%

    27He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

    28Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

  • Lev 19:16
    70%

    16"'You shall not go up and down as a slanderer among your people. "'You shall not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am Yahweh.

  • Ps 41:6
    69%

    6If he comes to see me, he speaks falsehood. His heart gathers iniquity to itself. When he goes abroad, he tells it.

  • Prov 13:17
    69%

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

  • Prov 11:14
    69%

    14Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

  • Prov 17:4
    69%

    4An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

  • Prov 13:3
    69%

    3He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

  • Prov 21:23
    69%

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

  • Prov 26:26-27
    2 verses
    69%

    26His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

    27Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.

  • Prov 17:20
    68%

    20One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one 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 gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

  • Prov 6:19
    68%

    19a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.

  • 1 Cor 14:30
    68%

    30But if a revelation is made to another sitting by, let the first keep silent.

  • Prov 28:13
    68%

    13He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

  • Prov 15:7
    68%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

  • Prov 27:5
    67%

    5Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

  • Prov 10:10
    67%

    10One winking with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.

  • Prov 14:25
    67%

    25A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.

  • Prov 26:24
    67%

    24A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.

  • Prov 25:23
    67%

    23The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.

  • Prov 27:16
    67%

    16restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in his right hand.

  • Ps 34:13
    67%

    13Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking lies.

  • Prov 25:18
    67%

    18A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

  • Prov 14:5
    67%

    5A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies.

  • Prov 12:20
    67%

    20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.