Proverbs 11:13
New Living Translation
13 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.
Proverbs 11:13
Living Bible
13 A gossip goes around spreading rumors, while a trustworthy man tries to quiet them.
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Proverbs 16:28
New Living Translation
28 A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
gossip separates the best of friends.
Proverbs 16:28
Living Bible
28 An evil man sows strife; gossip separates the best of friends.
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Proverbs 17:9
New Living Translation
9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
but dwelling on it separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:9
Living Bible
9 Love forgets mistakes; nagging about them parts the best of friends.
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Proverbs 18:8
New Living Translation
8 Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart.
Proverbs 18:8
Living Bible
8 What dainty morsels rumors are. They are eaten with great relish!
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Proverbs 20:19
New Living Translation
19 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
so don’t hang around with chatterers.
Proverbs 20:19
Living Bible
19 Don’t tell your secrets to a gossip unless you want them broadcast to the world.
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Proverbs 26:20
New Living Translation
20 Fire goes out without wood,
and quarrels disappear when gossip stops.
Proverbs 26:20
Living Bible
20 Fire goes out for lack of fuel, and tensions disappear when gossip stops.
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Proverbs 26:22
New Living Translation
22 Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart.
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