What does the Bible say about keeping a confidence?

14 verses about keeping a confidence, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about keeping a confidence

1. Proverbs 11:13 — A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. 10 votes
2. Proverbs 20:19 — He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. 7 votes
3. Proverbs 25:9 — Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: 7 votes
4. Leviticus 19:16 — Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD. 4 votes
5. Psalms 141:3 — Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. 4 votes
6. Proverbs 17:9 — He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. 4 votes
7. Proverbs 21:23 — Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 4 votes
8. Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 4 votes
9. 1 Timothy 5:13 — And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. 4 votes
10. Proverbs 2:11 — Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: 3 votes
11. Proverbs 10:19 — In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. 3 votes
12. Matthew 5:37 — But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. 2 votes
13. James 1:26 — If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. 2 votes
14. James 5:16 — Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Proverbs (7), James (2), Leviticus (1), Psalms (1), Matthew (1), Ephesians (1), 1 Timothy (1)

Related topics

• Gossip And Lies
• Confidentiality
• Gossip
• Keeping Secrets
• Keeping A Secret
• Idle Talk
• Gossipers
• The Tongue
• Meddling
• Idle Words
• Tame Your Tongue
• Using Profanity

Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.