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
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13 A gossip goes about telling secrets,
but one who is trustworthy in spirit 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
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28 A perverse person spreads strife,
and a whisperer separates close friends.(A)
Proverbs 17:9
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9 He who covers an offense promotes love;
but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Proverbs 17:9
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9 One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.(A)
Proverbs 18:8
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8 The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels:
they go down into a person’s innermost parts.
Proverbs 18:8
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8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.(A)
Proverbs 20:19
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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
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19 A gossip reveals secrets;
therefore do not associate with a babbler.(A)
Proverbs 26:20
World English Bible
20 For lack of wood a fire goes out.
Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
Proverbs 26:20
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20 For lack of wood the fire goes out,
and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.(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
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22 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.(A)
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