A tale bearer, Heb. He that walketh being a talebearer, Proverbs 20:19; Leviticus 19:16
revealeth: Proverbs 25:9, Proverbs 26:20-22; Nehemiah 6:17-19
Bible Commentary
Proverbs 11:13
Proverbs 11:13
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain
Recommended reading
More for Proverbs 11:13
Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.
Other commentaries
Proverbs 11 — OverviewProverbs 11 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWeighty Sayings.Proverbs 11 — OverviewProverbs 11 · Little Bible — for children and parentsProverbs 11 is a gallery of contrasts: honest versus dishonest, proud versus humble, generous versus greedy, righteous versus wicked. Every pairing teaches the same underlying truth — God sees all things, and He rewards…Proverbs 11:12-13Proverbs 11:12-13 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleI. Silence is here recommended as an instance of true friendship, and a
preservative of it, and therefore an evidence, 1. Of wisdom: A man of
understanding, that has rule over his own spirit, if he be provoked,…Proverbs 11:13Proverbs 11:13 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleA talebearer revealeth secrets,.... The Arabic version adds, in the congregation, openly and publicly; that goes about with tales from place to place, who is like a walking merchant or peddler, as the word signifies;…Proverbs 11:13Proverbs 11:13 · Little Bible — for children and parentsThe talebearer (gossip) cannot be trusted — they will share what was told in confidence. But a person of faithful spirit is a safe harbour for private information. Faithfulness in this area builds deep trust.
Memory…