¹³ Whoever ^(A)goes about slandering reveals secrets,
    but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.

¹³ If anyone ^(A)returns evil for good,
    ^(B)evil will not depart from his house.
¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
    so ^(C)quit before the quarrel breaks out.
¹⁵ He who ^(D)justifies the wicked and he who ^(E)condemns the righteous
    are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
¹⁶ Why should a fool have money in his hand ^(F)to buy wisdom
    when he has no sense?
^17 (G)A friend loves at all times,
    and a brother is born for adversity.
¹⁸ One who lacks sense gives a pledge
    and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
¹⁹ Whoever loves transgression loves strife;
    he who ^(H)makes his door high seeks destruction.

^9 (A)Argue your case with your neighbor himself,
    and do not reveal another's secret,

¹⁹ Whoever ^(A)goes about slandering reveals secrets;
    therefore do not associate with ^(B)a simple babbler.^[a]