Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:13
American Standard Version
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
Amplified® Bible
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy {and} faithful in spirit keeps the matter hidden.
Contemporary English Version
A gossip tells everything, but a true friend will keep a secret.
Darby English Version
He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Good News Bible
No one who gossips can be trusted with a secret, but you can put confidence in someone who is trustworthy.
King James Version
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
New American Standard Bible
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
New International Version
A gossip betrays a confidence,
but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
New King James Version
A talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who remains trustworthy conceals a matter.
Revised Standard Version
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden.
Young's Literal Translation
A busybody is revealing secret counsel, And the faithful of spirit is covering the matter.
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