Bible verse
A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
Proverbs 11:13 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 11.
9 With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
10 When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11 By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
13 A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14 For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
15 He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
16 A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
KJV
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
ASV
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
ERV
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
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