¹³ One ^(A)who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
But one who is ^[a]trustworthy ^(B)conceals a matter.

²⁸ A perverse person spreads strife,
And a ^[a]slanderer separates close friends.

⁹ One who ^(A)conceals an offense seeks love,
But one who repeats a matter ^(B)separates close friends.

⁸ The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into the ^[a]innermost parts of the body.

¹⁹ One who ^(A)goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with ^[a](B)a gossip.

²⁰ For lack of wood the fire goes out,
And where there is no ^(A)gossiper, ^(B)quarreling quiets down.

²² The ^(A)words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into the ^[a]innermost parts of the body.