Proverbs 6:16
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16 There are six things which the Lord hates,
seven which are an abomination to him:
Proverbs 6:19
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19 a false witness who breathes out lies,
and a man who sows discord among brothers.
Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all offenses.
Proverbs 11:9
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9 With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor,
but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
Proverbs 11:12-13
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12 He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man of understanding remains silent.
13 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets,
but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden.
Proverbs 16:27-28
Revised Standard Version
27 A worthless man plots evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.
28 A perverse man spreads strife,
and a whisperer separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:4
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4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips;
and a liar gives heed to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:9
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9 He who forgives an offense seeks love,
but he who repeats a matter alienates a friend.
Proverbs 18:8
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8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.
Proverbs 20:19
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19 He who goes about gossiping reveals secrets;
therefore do not associate with one who speaks foolishly.
Proverbs 25:9-10
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9 Argue your case with your neighbor himself,
and do not disclose another’s secret;
10 lest he who hears you bring shame upon you,
and your ill repute have no end.
Proverbs 25:23
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23 The north wind brings forth rain;
and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
Proverbs 26:20-22
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20 For lack of wood the fire goes out;
and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.
21 As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,
so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
22 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.
Proverbs 26:28
Revised Standard Version
28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
and a flattering mouth works ruin.
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