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Proverbs 11:13
Hee that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth a secret: but hee that is of a faithfull heart concealeth a matter.
Proverbs 11:13 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 11:13 in other translations
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
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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In context
10 In the prosperitie of the righteous the citie reioyceth, and when the wicked perish, there is ioye.
11 By the blessing of the righteous, the citie is exalted: but it is subuerted by the mouth of the wicked.
12 He that despiseth his neighbour, is destitute of wisedome: but a man of vnderstanding will keepe silence.
13 Hee that goeth about as a slanderer, discouereth a secret: but hee that is of a faithfull heart concealeth a matter.
14 Where no counsell is, the people fall: but where many counsellers are, there is health.
15 Hee shall be sore vexed, that is suretie for a stranger, and he that hateth suretiship, is sure.
16 A gracious woman atteineth honour, and the strong men atteine riches.
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