Proverbs 10:14
14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
Other Translations of Proverbs 10:14
King James Version
14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
English Standard Version
14 The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
The Message
14 The wise accumulate knowledge - a true treasure; know-it-alls talk too much - a sheer waste. The Road to Life Is a Disciplined Life
New King James Version
14 Wise people store up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
New Living Translation
14 Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.
Proverbs 11:13
13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
Other Translations of Proverbs 11:13
King James Version
13 A talebearer
English Standard Version
13 Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
The Message
13 A gadabout gossip can't be trusted with a secret, but someone of integrity won't violate a confidence.
New King James Version
13 A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.
New Living Translation
13 A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:13
Commentary on Proverbs 11:13
(Read Proverbs 11:13)
A faithful man will not disclose what he is trusted with, unless the honour of God and the real good of society require it.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:14
Commentary on Proverbs 10:14
(Read Proverbs 10:14)
Whatever knowledge may be useful, we must lay it up, that it may not be to seek when we want it. The wise gain this wisdom by reading, by hearing the word, by meditation, by prayer, by faith in Christ, who is made of God unto us wisdom.