Proverbs 6:16
New Century Version
16 There are six things the Lord hates.
There are seven things he cannot stand:
Proverbs 6:19
New Century Version
19 a witness who lies,
and someone who starts arguments among families.
Proverbs 10:12
New Century Version
12 Hatred stirs up trouble,
but love forgives all wrongs.
Proverbs 11:9
New Century Version
9 With words an evil person can destroy a neighbor,
but a good person will escape by being resourceful.
Proverbs 11:12-13
New Century Version
12 People without good sense find fault with their neighbors,
but those with understanding keep quiet.
13 Gossips can’t keep secrets,
but a trustworthy person can.
Proverbs 16:27-28
New Century Version
27 Useless people make evil plans,
and their words are like a burning fire.
28 A useless person causes trouble,
and a gossip ruins friendships.
Proverbs 17:4
New Century Version
4 Evil people listen to evil words.
Liars pay attention to cruel words.
Proverbs 17:9
New Century Version
9 Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend,
but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.
Proverbs 18:8
New Century Version
8 The words of a gossip are like tasty bits of food.
People like to gobble them up.
Proverbs 20:19
New Century Version
19 Gossips can’t keep secrets,
so avoid people who talk too much.
Proverbs 25:9-10
New Century Version
9 If you have an argument with your neighbor,
don’t tell other people what was said.
10 Whoever hears it might shame you,
and you might not ever be respected again.
Proverbs 25:23
New Century Version
23 As the north wind brings rain,
telling gossip brings angry looks.
Proverbs 26:20-22
New Century Version
20 Without wood, a fire will go out,
and without gossip, quarreling will stop.
21 Just as charcoal and wood keep a fire going,
a quarrelsome person keeps an argument going.
22 The words of a gossip are like tasty bits of food;
people like to gobble them up.
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