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The words of a whisperer (gossip) are like dainty morsels [to be greedily eaten];
They go down into the innermost chambers of the body [to be remembered and mused upon].^(A)
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Like a [common] clay vessel covered with the silver dross [making it appear silver when it has no real value]
Are burning lips [murmuring manipulative words] and a wicked heart.
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He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
But he stores up deceit in his heart.
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When he speaks graciously and kindly [to conceal his malice], do not trust him,
For seven abominations are in his heart.
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Though his hatred covers itself with guile and deceit,
His malevolence will be revealed openly before the assembly.