Proverbs 11:13 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 11:13 MSG (The Message)
A gadabout gossip can’t be trusted with a secret, but someone of integrity won’t violate a confidence.
Proverbs 11:13 KJV (King James Version)
A talebearer revealeth secrets: But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Proverbs 11:13 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
Proverbs 11:13 NCV (New Century Version)
Gossips can’t keep secrets, but a trustworthy person can.
Proverbs 11:13 ASV (American Standard Version)
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
Proverbs 11:13 NIV (New International Version)
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
Proverbs 11:13 NKJV (New King James Version)
A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.
Proverbs 11:13 AMP (Amplified Bible)
He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy and faithful keeps a matter hidden.
Proverbs 11:13 NLT (New Living Translation)
A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.
Proverbs 11:13 TPT (The Passion Translation)
You can’t trust gossipers with a secret; they’ll just go blab it all. Put your confidence instead in a trusted friend, for he will be faithful to keep it in confidence.
Proverbs 11:13 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.