13 One (A)who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
But one who is [a]trustworthy (B)conceals a matter.

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  1. Proverbs 11:13 Lit faithful of spirit

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

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28 A perverse person spreads strife,
And a [a]slanderer separates close friends.

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  1. Proverbs 16:28 Or gossip

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

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One who (A)conceals an offense seeks love,
But one who repeats a matter (B)separates close friends.

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

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The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into the [a]innermost parts of the body.

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  1. Proverbs 18:8 Lit chambers of the belly

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

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  1. 18:8 Lit to the chambers of the belly

19 One who (A)goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with [a](B)a gossip.

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  1. Proverbs 20:19 Lit one who opens his lips

19 The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip;(A)
avoid someone with a big mouth.(B)

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20 For lack of wood the fire goes out,
And where there is no (A)gossiper, (B)quarreling quiets down.

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20 Without wood, fire goes out;
without a gossip, conflict dies down.(A)

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22 The (A)words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into the [a]innermost parts of the body.

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  1. Proverbs 26:22 Lit chambers of the belly

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

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  1. 26:22 Lit to the chambers of the belly