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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A person who comes to us with tales about others will reveal our secrets also. Faithfulne is shown, not only in doing what a person has been commi …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A talebearer revealeth secrets
The Arabic version adds, in the congregation, openly and publicly; that goes about with tales f…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A faithful man will not disclose what he is trusted with, unless the honor of God and the real good of society require it.

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