¹⁹ A gossip goes around telling secrets,
    so don’t hang around with chatterers.

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

⁸ Rumors are dainty morsels
    that sink deep into one’s heart.

³ Those who control their tongue will have a long life;
    opening your mouth can ruin everything.

²¹ My child, fear the Lord and the king.
Don’t associate with rebels,

²⁰ Fire goes out without wood,
    and quarrels disappear when gossip stops.

²¹ A quarrelsome person starts fights
    as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood.

²² Rumors are dainty morsels
    that sink deep into one’s heart.

²⁹ Violent people mislead their companions,
    leading them down a harmful path.