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13 A gossip goes about telling secrets,
    but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.(A)

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13 A gossip goes around betraying secrets,
but a trustworthy spirit keeps a matter confidential.

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Many proclaim themselves loyal,
    but who can find one worthy of trust?(A)

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Many people claim to be loyal,[a]
but who can find a trustworthy man?

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:6 The word translated loyal often means merciful. The line is difficult.

13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest
    are faithful messengers to those who send them;
    they refresh the spirit of their masters.(A)

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13 To those who send him, a trustworthy messenger
    is like cooling snow on a warm day during harvest.
He refreshes his masters’ spirits.

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