¹³ A gossip goes about telling secrets,
    but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.^(A)

²⁸ A perverse person spreads strife,
    and a whisperer separates close friends.^(A)

⁹ One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
    but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.^(A)

⁸ The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
    they go down into the inner parts of the body.^(A)

¹⁹ A gossip reveals secrets;
    therefore do not associate with a babbler.^(A)

²⁰ For lack of wood the fire goes out,
    and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.^(A)

²² The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
    they go down into the inner parts of the body.^(A)