Proverbs 11:9
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9 With their words ungodly people destroy their neighbors.
But those who do what is right escape because of their knowledge.
Proverbs 12:6
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6 The words of those who are evil hide and wait to spill people’s blood.
But the speech of those who are honest saves them from traps like that.
Proverbs 16:27-28
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27 A worthless person plans to do evil things.
Their words are like a burning fire.
28 A twisted person stirs up conflict.
Anyone who talks about others separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:5
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5 Anyone who laughs at those who are poor makes fun of their Maker.
Anyone who is happy when others suffer will be punished.
Proverbs 17:9
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9 Whoever wants to show love forgives a wrong.
But those who talk about it separate close friends.
Proverbs 18:6
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6 What foolish people say leads to arguing.
They are just asking for a beating.
Proverbs 18:8
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8 The words of anyone who talks about others are like tasty bites of food.
They go deep down inside you.
Proverbs 19:1
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19 It is better to be poor and to live without blame
than to be foolish and to twist words around.
Proverbs 20:19
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19 A person who talks about others tells secrets.
So avoid anyone who talks too much.
Proverbs 22:10
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10 If you drive away those who make fun of others, fighting also goes away.
Arguing and unkind words will stop.
Proverbs 25:9-10
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9 If you take your neighbor to court,
don’t tell others any secrets you promised to keep.
10 If you do, someone might hear it and put you to shame.
And the charge against you will stand.
Proverbs 25:23
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23 Like a north wind that brings rain you didn’t expect
is a crafty tongue that brings looks of shock.
Proverbs 26:20-23
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20 If you don’t have wood, your fire goes out.
If you don’t talk about others, arguing dies down.
21 Coal glows, and wood burns.
And a person who argues stirs up conflict.
22 The words of anyone who talks about others are like tasty bites of food.
They go deep down inside you.
23 Warm words that come from an evil heart
are like a shiny coating on a clay pot.
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