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16 There are six things the Lord hates—
    no, seven things he detests:

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19 a false witness who pours out lies,
    a person who sows discord in a family.

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12 Hatred stirs up quarrels,
    but love makes up for all offenses.

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With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
    but knowledge will rescue the righteous.

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12 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;
    a sensible person keeps quiet.

13 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
    but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.

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27 Scoundrels create trouble;
    their words are a destructive blaze.

28 A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
    gossip separates the best of friends.

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Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;
    liars pay close attention to slander.

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Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
    but dwelling on it separates close friends.

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Rumors are dainty morsels
    that sink deep into one’s heart.

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19 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
    so don’t hang around with chatterers.

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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.

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23 As surely as a north wind brings rain,
    so a gossiping tongue causes anger!

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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.

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