Proverbs 6:16
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16 There are six things the Lord hates.
There are seven things he cannot stand:
Proverbs 6:19
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19 a witness who tells lies
and a man who causes trouble among brothers.
Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred stirs up trouble.
But love forgives all wrongs.
Proverbs 11:9
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9 By his words an evil person can destroy his neighbor.
But a good person will escape by being smart.
Proverbs 11:12-13
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12 A person without good sense finds fault with his neighbor.
But a person with understanding keeps quiet.
13 A person who gossips can’t keep secrets.
But a trustworthy person can keep a secret.
Proverbs 16:27-28
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27 An evil person makes evil plans.
And his words are like a burning fire.
28 An evil person causes trouble.
And a person who gossips ruins friendships.
Proverbs 17:4
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4 An evil person listens to evil words.
A liar pays attention to cruel words.
Proverbs 17:9
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9 Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend.
But the one who tells about the sin breaks up friendships.
Proverbs 18:8
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8 The words of a gossip are like tasty bits of food.
People take them all in.
Proverbs 20:19
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19 Gossips can’t keep secrets.
So avoid people who talk too much.
Proverbs 25:9-10
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9 If you have an argument with your neighbor,
don’t tell other people what was said.
10 Whoever hears it might say bad things about you.
And you might not ever be respected again.
Proverbs 25:23
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23 The north wind brings rain.
In the same way, telling gossip brings angry looks.
Proverbs 26:20-22
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20 Without wood, a fire will go out.
And without gossip, quarreling will stop.
21 Charcoal and wood keep a fire going.
In the same way, a quarrelsome person keeps an argument going.
22 The words of a gossip are like tasty bits of food.
People take them all in.
Proverbs 26:28
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28 A liar hates the people he hurts.
And false praise can ruin others.
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