Bible in Basic English
"He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered."
— Proverbs 11:13, Bible in Basic English
“One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.”
“The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.”
“He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend.”
“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.”
When things go well for the upright man, all the town is glad; at the death of sinners, there are cries of joy.
By the blessing of the upright man the town is made great, but it is overturned by the mouth of the evil-doer.
He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.
He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.
A woman who is full of grace is honoured, but a woman hating righteousness is a seat of shame: those hating work will undergo loss, but the strong keep their wealth.