Berean Standard Bible
“A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.”
Proverbs warns repeatedly about gossip and the damage it does to trust. This verse draws a sharp contrast between two kinds of people.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
World English Bible (WEB)
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
King James Version (KJV)
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El que anda en chismes, descubre el secreto: mas el de espíritu fiel encubre la cosa.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El chismoso revela los secretos, pero el hombre confiable los guarda.
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