Bible Verses About Keeping a Confidence
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for keeping a confidence, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 2,005 votes, led by Proverbs 11:13. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Keeping a Confidence
Proverbs 11:13252 votes
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Proverbs 20:19170 votes
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Proverbs 25:9164 votes
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
Leviticus 19:16109 votes
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.
Proverbs 17:9108 votes
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Psalms 141:397 votes
Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
Ephesians 4:2996 votes
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.
Proverbs 21:2392 votes
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
1 Timothy 5:1388 votes
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.
Proverbs 10:1972 votes
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 2:1168 votes
Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
Matthew 5:3752 votes
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
James 5:1652 votes
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.
James 1:2644 votes
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 Kings 2:332 votes
And the sons of the prophets that were at Beth–el came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.
Proverbs 2:732 votes
He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
James 5:1232 votes
But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
2 Kings 11:1228 votes
And he brought forth the king’s son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.
Proverbs 12:2328 votes
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Matthew 7:1228 votes
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
1 Timothy 5:2224 votes
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.
James 3:2-1224 votes
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
Proverbs 13:320 votes
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Hebrews 13:619 votes
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Hebrews 4:1618 votes
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
What does the Bible say about keeping a confidence?
Readers most often cite Proverbs 11:13 on the subject of keeping a confidence. Across 2,005 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Proverbs 20:19, Proverbs 25:9, Leviticus 19:16. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.