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In Proverbs 11:13, Solomon writes, He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy conceals a matter (v. 13). A talebearer traffics in information for selfish ends. Gossip is not neutral sharing; it is often the misuse of truth for harm, curiosity, or self-importance.
To reveal secrets carelessly is to show unreliability of character. The talebearer values being interesting more than being faithful. That destroys trust, because people cannot flourish in relationships where confidences are casually exposed.
The trustworthy person, by contrast, conceals a matter. This does not mean covering up evil that should be addressed, but guarding what ought to be guarded. Love and wisdom know when silence is an act of faithfulness. Reliable people become safe places for others.
Used with permission from TheBibleSays.com.
You can access the original article here:Proverbs 11:13 Meaning
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