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Proverbs 11:13 KJV

Proverbs · chapter 11 · verse 13

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.Proverbs 11:13 · King James Version

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Proverbs 11:13 in context

11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

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

15He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

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Commentary

I. Silence is here recommended as an instance of true friendship, and a preservative of it, and therefore an evidence, 1. Of wisdom: A man of understanding, that has rule over his own spirit, if he be provoked, holds his peace, that he may neither give vent to his passion nor kindle the passion of others by any…

— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 12-13

Cross references

Proverbs 20:19

Key words (Strong's)

talebearerhâlakto walkH1980 →
talebearerrâkîyla scandal-mongerH7400 →
concealethkâçâhproperly, to plumpH3680 →
revealethgâlâhto denudeH1540 →
faithfulʼâmanproperly, to build up or supportH539 →
secretsçôwda sessionH5475 →

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