Proverbs 11:13
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 11
“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.”Proverbs 11:13
What Does Proverbs 11:13 Mean?
Proverbs 11:13 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 11, verse 13 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 11:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 20:19“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.”Leviticus 19:16“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.”Proverbs 25:9“Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:”1 Timothy 5:13“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.”Proverbs 12:23“A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.”Proverbs 26:20“Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.”Exodus 20:16“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”Joshua 2:14“And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.”Joshua 2:20“And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.”Proverbs 14:5“A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.”Jeremiah 38:27“Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, 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.”Nehemiah 6:17“Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.”
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