Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 11:13

13. A tale-bearer revealeth secrets : but he that is of a faithful Spirit concealeth the matter .

Or, He that goeth about (from one place or person to another, as the manner of such is) telling tales, making it his business to scatter Reports.

This tatling humour is so prevalent with him, that he cannot forbear to publish, either his neighbours secret faults, or such things as were committed to his trust with a charge of secrecy.

That hath a sincere, and constant, and faithful mind, which both can and will govern his Tongue.

So far as he can lawfully do.

Marginal references: Heb. [illegible: 1+ letters]e that walketh, b[illegible: 1+ letters]ing a tale-bearer.