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13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence,
    but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

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

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

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Many men claim to be men of unfailing love,
    but who can find a faithful man?

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Many will say they are loyal friends,
    but who can find one who is truly reliable?

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Many claim to have unfailing love,
    but a faithful person who can find?(A)

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13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,
    so is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
    for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

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13 Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer.
    They revive the spirit of their employer.

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13 Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time
    is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him;
    he refreshes the spirit of his master.(A)

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