Faith & Trust
Bible Verses About keeping a confidence
14 key scriptures
What does the Bible say about keeping a confidence? Browse 14 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
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| Translation | Key Verse: Proverbs 11:13 |
|---|---|
| King James (KJV) | “A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer” |
14 Key Scriptures
“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer”
“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. flattereth: or, enticeth”
“Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: a secret: or, the secret of”
“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. seeketh: or, procureth”
“Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.”
“Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.”
Psalms 141:3KJV
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. to: or, to edify profitably”
“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”
“And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.”
“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”
“Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:”
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
James 5:16KJV
“But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.”
Matthew 5:37KJV
“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.”
James 1:26KJV
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