Proverbs 11:13
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
13 A gossip goes about telling secrets,
but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.(A)
Proverbs 11:13
International Standard Version
13 Whoever spreads gossip betrays secrets,
but the trustworthy person[a] keeps a confidence.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:13 Lit. trustworthy in spirit
Proverbs 16:28
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
28 A perverse person spreads strife,
and a whisperer separates close friends.(A)
Proverbs 16:28
International Standard Version
28 A deceitful man stirs dissension,
and anyone who gossips separates friends.
Proverbs 17:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.(A)
Proverbs 17:9
International Standard Version
9 Anyone who overlooks[a] an offense promotes love,
but someone who gossips separates close friends.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:9 Lit. covers
Proverbs 18:8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.(A)
Proverbs 18:8
International Standard Version
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels
as they descend to the innermost parts of the body.
Proverbs 20:19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
19 A gossip reveals secrets;
therefore do not associate with a babbler.(A)
Proverbs 20:19
International Standard Version
19 Whoever spreads gossip betrays confidences;
so don’t get involved with someone who talks too much.
Proverbs 26:20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
20 For lack of wood the fire goes out,
and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.(A)
Proverbs 26:20
International Standard Version
On Gossip and Backbiting
20 Without wood, the fire goes out.
Without a gossip, contention stops.
Proverbs 26:22
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
22 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.(A)
Proverbs 26:22
International Standard Version
22 The words of a gossip are like delicate morsels;
they sink down deep within.
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