Proverbs 11:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 11:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 11:13 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. A talebearer: Heb. He that wa..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 11:13 — 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”
— Proverbs 11:13 (KJV)
Proverbs 11:13 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 11:13
“For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. matter: Heb. words spirit...: Heb. spirit of my belly”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:13: spirit, matter, heb
“Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him? his...: Heb. man of his counsel”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:13: spirit, heb, being
“O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD straitened? are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly? straitened: or, shortened? uprightly: Heb. upright?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:13: spirit, heb, walketh
“And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth. residue: or, excellency godly...: Heb. seed of God treacherously: or, unfaithfully”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:13: faithful, spirit, heb
“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. flattereth: or, enticeth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:13: talebearer, revealeth, secrets
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