The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

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

One who is slack in his work
    is brother to one who destroys.(B)

10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;(C)
    the righteous run to it and are safe.(D)

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