Proverbs 11:13
Modern English Version
13 A talebearer reveals secrets,
but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.
Proverbs 11:13
Lexham English Bible
13 A gossip walks about telling a secret,
but the trustworthy in spirit keeps the matter.
Proverbs 16:28
Modern English Version
28 A perverse man sows strife,
and a whisperer separates the best of friends.
Proverbs 16:28
Lexham English Bible
28 A person of perversity will spread dissent,
and he who whispers separates a close friend.
Proverbs 17:9
Modern English Version
9 He who covers a transgression seeks love,
but he who repeats a matter separates friends.
Proverbs 17:9
Lexham English Bible
9 He who forgives an affront fosters love,
but he who waits on a matter will alienate a friend.
Proverbs 18:8
Modern English Version
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
Proverbs 18:8
Lexham English Bible
8 The words of a whisper are like delicious morsels,
and they themselves go down to inner parts of the body.
Proverbs 20:19
Modern English Version
19 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
therefore do not meddle with him who flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 20:19
Lexham English Bible
19 He reveals a secret, he who walks about with gossip,
and do not associate with a babbler’s lips.
Proverbs 26:20
Modern English Version
20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;
so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
Proverbs 26:20
Lexham English Bible
20 For lack of wood, a fire goes out,
and where there is no whisperer, quarreling will cease.
Proverbs 26:22
Modern English Version
22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds,
and go down into the innermost parts of the body.
Proverbs 26:22
Lexham English Bible
22 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels,
and they go down to the inner parts of the body.
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