Proverbs 6:16
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16 There are six things the Lord hates.
In fact, he hates seven things.
Proverbs 6:19
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19 He hates any witness who pours out lies
and anyone who stirs up conflict in the community.
Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hate stirs up fights.
But love erases all sins by forgiving them.
Proverbs 11:9
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9 With their words ungodly people destroy their neighbors.
But those who do what is right escape because of their knowledge.
Proverbs 11:12-13
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12 Whoever makes fun of their neighbor has no sense.
But the one who has understanding controls their tongue.
13 Those who talk about others will tell secrets.
But those who can be trusted keep the secrets of others.
Proverbs 16:27-28
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27 A worthless person plans to do evil things.
Their words are like a burning fire.
28 A twisted person stirs up conflict.
Anyone who talks about others separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:4
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4 Evil people listen to lies.
Lying people listen to evil.
Proverbs 17:9
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9 Whoever wants to show love forgives a wrong.
But those who talk about it separate close friends.
Proverbs 18:8
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8 The words of anyone who talks about others are like tasty bites of food.
They go deep down inside you.
Proverbs 20:19
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19 A person who talks about others tells secrets.
So avoid anyone who talks too much.
Proverbs 25:9-10
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9 If you take your neighbor to court,
don’t tell others any secrets you promised to keep.
10 If you do, someone might hear it and put you to shame.
And the charge against you will stand.
Proverbs 25:23
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23 Like a north wind that brings rain you didn’t expect
is a crafty tongue that brings looks of shock.
Proverbs 26:20-22
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20 If you don’t have wood, your fire goes out.
If you don’t talk about others, arguing dies down.
21 Coal glows, and wood burns.
And a person who argues stirs up conflict.
22 The words of anyone who talks about others are like tasty bites of food.
They go deep down inside you.
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