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 12:6
New Century Version
6 The wicked talk about killing people,
but the words of good people will save them.
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 17:5
New Century Version
5 Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker;
whoever enjoys someone’s trouble will be punished.
Proverbs 17:9
New Century Version
9 Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend,
but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.
Proverbs 18:6
New Century Version
6 The words of fools start quarrels.
They make people want to beat them.
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 19:1
New Century Version
19 It is better to be poor and honest
than to be foolish and tell lies.
Proverbs 20:19
New Century Version
19 Gossips can’t keep secrets,
so avoid people who talk too much.
Proverbs 22:10
New Century Version
10 Get rid of the one who makes fun of wisdom.
Then fighting, quarrels, and insults will stop.
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 26:20-23
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.
23 Kind words from a wicked mind
are like a shiny coating on a clay pot.
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