Proverbs 6:16
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16 These six things the Lord hates,
yes, seven are an abomination to him:
Proverbs 6:19
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19 a false witness who speaks lies,
and he who sows discord among brethren.
Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all sins.
Proverbs 11:9
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9 A hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the just will be delivered.
Proverbs 11:12-13
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12 He who is void of wisdom despises his neighbor,
but a man of understanding holds his peace.
13 A talebearer reveals secrets,
but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.
Proverbs 16:27-28
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27 An ungodly man digs up evil,
and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 A perverse man sows strife,
and a whisperer separates the best of friends.
Proverbs 17:4
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4 A wicked doer gives heed to false lips,
and a liar gives ear to a wayward tongue.
Proverbs 17:9
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9 He who covers a transgression seeks love,
but he who repeats a matter separates friends.
Proverbs 18:8
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8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
Proverbs 20:19
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19 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
therefore do not meddle with him who flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 25:9-10
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9 Debate your cause with your neighbor himself,
and do not disclose a secret to another;
10 lest he who hears it put you to shame,
and your reputation be ruined.
Proverbs 25:23
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23 The north wind brings rain,
and a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Proverbs 26:20-22
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20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;
so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
21 As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
and go down into the innermost parts of the body.
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