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Proverbs 11:13 Cross-References
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“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer”
Proverbs 11:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 11:13
The talebearer violates trust and destroys community bonds through gossip. Faithful spirit conceals matters, demonstrating discretion and love that covers offenses (1 Peter 4:8). This reflects the ninth commandment's protection of reputation and the positive duty to guard others' honor.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 11:13
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“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.”
“and don't betray the confidence of another;”
“they also learn to be idle”
“a quarrel dies down.”
“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.”
“then we shall be guiltless of your oath which you have made us to swear.,And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear., וְאִם־תַּגִּידִי אֶת־דְּבָרֵנוּ זֶה וְהָיִינוּ נְקִיִּם מִשְּׁבֻעָתֵךְ אֲשֶׁר הִשְׁבַּעְתָּנוּ׃ ,But if thou utter this our business, then we will be guiltless of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.”
“but a false witness pours out lies.”
“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.”
“and [the letters] of Tobiah came to them.”