¹² Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.^(A)

⁹ With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.

¹² Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a person with understanding keeps silent.^(A)

¹³ A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.^(B)

²⁷ A worthless person digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.^(A)

²⁸ A contrary person spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.^(B)

⁴ A wicked person listens to malicious talk;^[a]
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

⁹ Whoever conceals an offense promotes love,^(A)
but whoever gossips about it separates friends.^(B)

⁸ A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.^[a](A)