Proverbs 11:13
“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A talebearer revealeth secrets,.... The Arabic version adds, in the congregation, openly and publicly; that goes about…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The man who comes to us with tales about others will reveal our secrets also. Faithfulness is shown, not only in doing…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Proverbs 11:12-13
I. Silence is here recommended as an instance of true friendship, and a preservative of it, and therefore an evidence,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
A talebearer Rather, He that goeth about as a talebearer. This, as indicated in A.V. marg. (He that walketh being a…
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