Tobit 12:7 kjva — It is good to keep close the secret of a king, but it is honourable to reveal the works of God. Do that which is good,…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"It is good to keep close the secret of a king, but it is honourable to reveal the works of God. Do that which is good, and no evil shall touch you."

— Tobit 12:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Tobit 12 — Context

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Then the old man said, It is due unto him.

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So he called the angel, and he said unto him, Take half of all that ye have brought and go away in safety.

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Then he took them both apart, and said unto them, Bless God, praise him, and magnify him, and praise him for the things which he hath done unto you in the sight of all that live. It is good to praise God, and exalt his name, and honourably to shew forth the works of God; therefore be not slack to praise him.

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It is good to keep close the secret of a king, but it is honourable to reveal the works of God. Do that which is good, and no evil shall touch you.

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Prayer is good with fasting and alms and righteousness. A little with righteousness is better than much with unrighteousness. It is better to give alms than to lay up gold:

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For alms doth deliver from death, and shall purge away all sin. Those that exercise alms and righteousness shall be filled with life:

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But they that sin are enemies to their own life.

Tobit 12:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Tobit 12:7 say?
Tobit 12:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “It is good to keep close the secret of a king, but it is honourable to reveal the works of God. Do that which is good, and no evil shall touch you.”
Where is Tobit 12:7 in the Bible?
Tobit 12:7 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Tobit, chapter 12, verse 7.
Who wrote Tobit?
Tobit is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. A devotional novella set in the Assyrian exile. Aramaic and Hebrew fragments at Qumran show it circulated in Semitic and Greek forms. It was written c. 225–175 BC.
What is the book of Tobit about?
Tobit is a richly told story of providence and reward. The righteous Tobit, blinded in Nineveh, sends his son Tobias to recover a deposit in Media. Accompanied unknowingly by the archangel Raphael, Tobias defeats the demon Asmodeus, marries Sarah, restores his father's sight, and returns home. The book celebrates almsgiving, prayer, faithful marriage, and proper burial of the dead — virtues the diaspora was urged to keep.
What are the major themes of Tobit?
Tobit explores themes including Providence, Almsgiving, Prayer, Angels, Faithfulness. These themes shape the meaning and context of Tobit 12:7.
What translation should I read Tobit 12:7 in?
Tobit 12:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Tobit 12:7?
Tobit 12:7 reads (KJVA): “It is good to keep close the secret of a king, but it is honourable to reveal the works of God. Do that which is good, and no evil shall touch you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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