¹³ A gossip walks about telling a secret,
    but the trustworthy in spirit keeps the matter.

²⁸ A person of perversity will spread dissent,
    and he who whispers separates a close friend.

⁹ He who forgives an affront fosters love,
    but he who waits on a matter will alienate a friend.

⁸ The words of a whisper are like delicious morsels,
    and they themselves go down to inner parts of the body.

¹⁹ He reveals a secret, he who walks about with gossip,
    and do not associate with a babbler’s lips.

²⁰ For lack of wood, a fire goes out,
    and where there is no whisperer, quarreling will cease.

²² The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels,
    and they go down to the inner parts of the body.