Proverbs 11:13
World English Bible
13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence,
but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
Proverbs 11:13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.(A)
Proverbs 16:28
World English Bible
28 A perverse man stirs up strife.
A whisperer separates close friends.
Proverbs 16:28
Holman Christian Standard Bible
28 A contrary man spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.(A)
Proverbs 17:9
World English Bible
9 He who covers an offense promotes love;
but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Proverbs 17:9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:8
World English Bible
8 The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels:
they go down into a person’s innermost parts.
Proverbs 18:8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:8 Lit to the chambers of the belly
Proverbs 20:19
World English Bible
19 He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets;
therefore don’t keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
Proverbs 20:19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 26:20
World English Bible
20 For lack of wood a fire goes out.
Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
Proverbs 26:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 Without wood, fire goes out;
without a gossip, conflict dies down.(A)
Proverbs 26:22
World English Bible
22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels,
they go down into the innermost parts.
Proverbs 26:22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:22 Lit to the chambers of the belly
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