Proverbs 11:13 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 11:13

11 By the blessing of the upright the city is ^aexalted,
But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He who¹ is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,
But a man of understanding holds his peace.

13 ^aA talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit ^bconceals a matter.

14 ^aWhere there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

15 He who is ^asurety for a stranger will suffer,
But one who hates¹ being surety is secure.

16 A gracious woman retains honor,
But ruthless men retain riches.

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.

New English Translation
The one who goes about slandering others¹ reveals² secrets, but the one who is trustworthy³ conceals a matter.