Proverbs 11:9
New Living Translation
9 With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
but knowledge will rescue the righteous.
Proverbs 11:9
International Standard Version
9 By what he says, the godless person can destroy his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous escape.
Proverbs 12:6
New Living Translation
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
Proverbs 12:6
International Standard Version
6 The words of the wicked lead to[a] bloodshed,
but the speech of the upright delivers them.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 12:6 Lit. wicked lie in wait for
Proverbs 16:27-28
New Living Translation
27 Scoundrels create trouble;
their words are a destructive blaze.
28 A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
gossip separates the best of friends.
Proverbs 16:27-28
International Standard Version
27 A worthless person concocts evil gossip[a]—
his lips are like a burning fire.
28 A deceitful man stirs dissension,
and anyone who gossips separates friends.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:27 The Heb. lacks gossip
Proverbs 17:5
New Living Translation
5 Those who mock the poor insult their Maker;
those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.
Proverbs 17:5
International Standard Version
5 Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their maker,
and whoever is happy about disaster
will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 17:9
New Living Translation
9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
but dwelling on it separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:9
International Standard Version
9 Anyone who overlooks[a] an offense promotes love,
but someone who gossips separates close friends.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 17:9 Lit. covers
Proverbs 18:6
New Living Translation
6 Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
they are asking for a beating.
Proverbs 18:6
International Standard Version
6 A fool’s words[a] bring strife,
and his mouth invites fighting.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 18:6 Lit. lips
Proverbs 18:8
New Living Translation
8 Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart.
Proverbs 18:8
International Standard Version
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels
as they descend to the innermost parts of the body.
Proverbs 19:1
New Living Translation
19 Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and a fool.
Proverbs 19:1
International Standard Version
The Priorities of Life Contrasted
19 A poor man who walks blamelessly is better
than a fool who speaks perversely.
Proverbs 20:19
New Living Translation
19 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
so don’t hang around with chatterers.
Proverbs 20:19
International Standard Version
19 Whoever spreads gossip betrays confidences;
so don’t get involved with someone who talks too much.
Proverbs 22:10
New Living Translation
10 Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too.
Quarrels and insults will disappear.
Proverbs 22:10
International Standard Version
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 22:10 The Heb. lacks too
- Proverbs 22:10 Or litigation
Proverbs 25:9-10
New Living Translation
9 When arguing with your neighbor,
don’t betray another person’s secret.
10 Others may accuse you of gossip,
and you will never regain your good reputation.
Proverbs 25:9-10
International Standard Version
9 Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor,
and don’t betray another person’s confidence.
10 Otherwise, anyone who hears will make you ashamed,
and your bad reputation will never leave you.
Proverbs 25:23
New Living Translation
23 As surely as a north wind brings rain,
so a gossiping tongue causes anger!
Proverbs 25:23
International Standard Version
23 The north wind brings rain,
and a backbiting tongue an angry look.
Proverbs 26:20-23
New Living Translation
20 Fire goes out without wood,
and quarrels disappear when gossip stops.
21 A quarrelsome person starts fights
as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood.
22 Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart.
23 Smooth[a] words may hide a wicked heart,
just as a pretty glaze covers a clay pot.
Notas al pie
- 26:23 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads Burning.
Proverbs 26:20-23
International Standard Version
On Gossip and Backbiting
20 Without wood, the fire goes out.
Without a gossip, contention stops.
21 Charcoal is to hot coals
as wood is to fire;
so also a quarrelsome man fuels strife.
22 The words of a gossip are like delicate morsels;
they sink down deep within.
23 A clay vessel plated with a thin veneer of silver—
that’s what smooth[a] lips with a wicked heart are.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 26:23 So LXX; MT reads burning
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