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13 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets,
    but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden.

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13 A gossip betrays a confidence,(A)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.(B)

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28 A perverse man spreads strife,
    and a whisperer separates close friends.

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28 A perverse person stirs up conflict,(A)
    and a gossip separates close friends.(B)

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He who forgives an offense seeks love,
    but he who repeats a matter alienates a friend.

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Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,(A)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.(B)

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The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
    they go down into the inner parts of the body.

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The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
    they go down to the inmost parts.(A)

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19 He who goes about gossiping reveals secrets;
    therefore do not associate with one who speaks foolishly.

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19 A gossip betrays a confidence;(A)
    so avoid anyone who talks too much.

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20 For lack of wood the fire goes out;
    and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.

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20 Without wood a fire goes out;
    without a gossip a quarrel dies down.(A)

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

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22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
    they go down to the inmost parts.(A)

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