Proverbs 11:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. A talebearer - הולך רכיל 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.

Proverbs 11:13

13 A talebearerd revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.