13 One (A)who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
But one who is [a]trustworthy (B)conceals a matter.

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  1. Proverbs 11:13 Lit faithful of spirit

13 A gossip betrays a confidence,(A)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.(B)

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28 A perverse person spreads strife,
And a [a]slanderer separates close friends.

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  1. Proverbs 16:28 Or gossip

28 A perverse person stirs up conflict,(A)
    and a gossip separates close friends.(B)

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One who (A)conceals an offense seeks love,
But one who repeats a matter (B)separates close friends.

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Whoever would foster love covers over an offense,(A)
    but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.(B)

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The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into the [a]innermost parts of the body.

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  1. Proverbs 18:8 Lit chambers of the belly

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
    they go down to the inmost parts.(A)

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19 One who (A)goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with [a](B)a gossip.

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  1. Proverbs 20:19 Lit one who opens his lips

19 A gossip betrays a confidence;(A)
    so avoid anyone who talks too much.

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20 For lack of wood the fire goes out,
And where there is no (A)gossiper, (B)quarreling quiets down.

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20 Without wood a fire goes out;
    without a gossip a quarrel dies down.(A)

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22 The (A)words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into the [a]innermost parts of the body.

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  1. Proverbs 26:22 Lit chambers of the belly

22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
    they go down to the inmost parts.(A)

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