¹⁶ There are six things the Lord hates,^(A)
    seven that are detestable to him:

¹⁹         a false witness^(A) who pours out lies^(B)
        and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.^(C)

¹² Hatred stirs up conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.^(A)

⁹ With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors,
    but through knowledge the righteous escape.^(A)

¹² Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,^(A)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.^(B)

¹³ A gossip betrays a confidence,^(C)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.^(D)

²⁷ A scoundrel^(A) plots evil,
    and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.^(B)

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

⁴ A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;
    a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

⁹ Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,^(A)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.^(B)

⁸ The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
    they go down to the inmost parts.^(A)