Proverbs 11:13,Proverbs 20:19,Jeremiah 9:4,Ezekiel 22:9

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:12-13

I. 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, holds his peace, that he may neither give vent to his passion nor kindle the passion of others by any opprobrious language or peevish reflections. 2. Of sincerity: He that is of a faithful spirit, that is true, not only to his own promise, but to the interest of his friend, conceals... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:13

A 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 F12 הולך רכיל "obambulat ut mercator", Tigurine version; "qui incedit nundinator", Schultens. signifies; who takes up his wares at one place, and exposes them to sale, and vends them at another; so a talebearer, he goes from house to house, and picks up tales at one place and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:13

A talebearer - רכיל הולך holech rachil , the walking busybody, the trader in scandal. Revealeth secrets - Whatever was confided to him he is sure to publish abroad. The word means a hawker, or travelling chapman. Such are always great newsmongers; and will tell even their own secrets, rather than have nothing to say. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:3-31

The pricelessness of integrity We have here a view of the exceeding worth of moral integrity, or of righteousness; we see what, in the judgment of the wise, it will do for its possessor. It will— I. DIRECT HIS WAY . "The integrity of the upright shall guide them; …the righteousness of the perfect [ i.e. the upright] shall direct his way" ( Proverbs 11:3-5 ). And we read. ( Proverbs 10:9 ) that "he that walketh uprightly walketh surely." The man who honestly and earnestly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:12-15

Social sins denounced I. THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL SIN . It dissolves mutual bonds of confidence, corrupts and disintegrates the social order and stability. In the mixed condition of human character and society there are elements of weakness and elements of strength. Our speech about others and behaviour to them tends either to bring out their weaknesses, so promoting discontent, suspicion, and distrust, or it. tends to bring out their good qualities, so promoting genial confidence... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:13

A tale-bearer. The word implies one who goes about chattering, gossiping, and slandering (Le Proverbs 19:16 ); Vulgate, qui ambulat fraudulenter ; Septuagint, "the man of double tongue." To such a man it is safe to trust nothing; he revealeth secrets ( Proverbs 20:19 ). He that is of a faithful spirit; a steadfast, trusty man, not a gadder about; he retains what is committed to him (Ec Proverbs 27:16 , "Whoso discovereth secrets luseth his credit, and shall never find friend to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:13

The tale-bearer Tale-bearing may result from spite and malice, or it may be an incident of idle gossip; but even in its milder phases it is a most mischievous practice, and one deserving of severe reprobation. Connected with what are called the minor moralities of life, the evil of it is far too little recognized by many Christian people, people who undoubtedly, endeavour on the whole to square their conduct with right principles. It is very important, therefore, that the character of this... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:12-13

Proverbs 11:12-13. He that is void of wisdom Of knowledge, prudence, and grace; despiseth his neighbour Which he shows by contemptuous or reproachful expressions; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace Forbears all such expressions, and silently and patiently bears all these reproaches. It is a great weakness to speak contemptuously of any man, or to endeavour to render him ridiculous, though he may have erred, because he possibly may return to a right way of thinking and acting... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

Prosperity; uprightness; generosity (11:1-31)People are foolish to try to get rich by dishonest methods, because dishonesty brings judgment from which riches cannot save (11:1-4). By their blameless conduct, people ensure their ultimate victory; by crookedness they ensure their downfall (5-8). When good people have influence in a city, the citizens live in peace and happiness. But each city also has its troublemakers, who are a nuisance to their neighbours and create unrest in the community... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 11:13

A talebearer = He that goes about talebearing: or, a peddler in scandal. Compare Leviticus 19:16 . James 1:26 . Illustrations: Doeg ( 1Sa 21:7 ; 1 Samuel 22:9 , 1 Samuel 22:10 . Psalms 52:2 , Compare Proverbs 24:28 ); the nobles of Judah (Nehemiah 6:17-19 ). secrets = a secret. spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9 . read more

Proverbs 11:13,proverbs 20:19,jeremiah 9:4,ezekiel 22:9

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 11:12-13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 11:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:3-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:12-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 11:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:12-13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 11:13

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