Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 11:13

Tuesday, May 14, 1957

A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
— Proverbs 11:13

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

2 Related Resources by Heartlight

Gossips Are Not Trusted!
Devo: Together in Christ
"A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence."
Confidentiality
Article by Mike Barres
Can you be trusted with precious and dangerous information? Confidentiality is crucial to maintain when secrets have been entrusted to us.

Illustration

Illustration of Proverbs 11:13 — A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, May 14, 1957

Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Matthew 16:15-16
""What about you?" Jesus asked. "Who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.""
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'The Holy Spirit Says' (He. 3:7-8)
"So, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you hear [God's] voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the..."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Can't Snatch Them Away' (Jn. 10:26-29)
"[To the people questioning Jesus at the Temple, he continued,] "But you don't believe me because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I...."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Evening Thought: John 19:5
"If there be one place where our Lord Jesus most fully becomes the joy and comfort of his people, it is where he plunged deepest into the depths of..."

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom