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16 There are six things which Yahweh hates;
    yes, seven which are an abomination to him:

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16 There are six things the Lord hates—
    no, seven things he detests:

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19 a false witness who utters lies,
    and he who sows discord among brothers.

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19 a false witness who pours out lies,
    a person who sows discord in a family.

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12 Hatred stirs up strife,
    but love covers all wrongs.

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12 Hatred stirs up quarrels,
    but love makes up for all offenses.

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With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,
    but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.

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With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
    but knowledge will rescue the righteous.

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12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom,
    but a man of understanding holds his peace.
13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence,
    but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

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12 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;
    a sensible person keeps quiet.

13 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
    but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.

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27 A worthless man devises mischief.
    His speech is like a scorching fire.
28 A perverse man stirs up strife.
    A whisperer separates close friends.

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27 Scoundrels create trouble;
    their words are a destructive blaze.

28 A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
    gossip separates the best of friends.

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An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
    A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

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Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;
    liars pay close attention to slander.

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He who covers an offense promotes love;
    but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

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Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
    but dwelling on it separates close friends.

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The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels:
    they go down into a person’s innermost parts.

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Rumors are dainty morsels
    that sink deep into one’s heart.

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