13 One (A)who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
But one who is [a]trustworthy (B)conceals a matter.

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  1. Proverbs 11:13 Lit faithful of spirit

13 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
    but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.

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Many a person (A)proclaims his own loyalty,
But who can find a (B)trustworthy person?

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Many will say they are loyal friends,
    but who can find one who is truly reliable?

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13 Like the cold of snow in the [a]time of harvest
Is a (A)faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 25:13 Lit day

13 Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer.
    They revive the spirit of their employer.

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