Proverbs 6:16
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16 There are six things that the Lord hates,
seven that are an abomination to him:
Proverbs 6:16
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16 There are six things that the Lord hates,
seven things detestable to him:
Proverbs 6:19
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19 a lying witness who testifies falsely,
and one who sows discord in a family.(A)
Proverbs 6:19
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19 a false witness who breathes lies,
and one who causes conflicts among relatives.
Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all offenses.(A)
Proverbs 10:12
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12 Hate stirs up conflict,
but love covers all offenses.
Proverbs 11:9
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9 With their mouths the godless would destroy their neighbors,
but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
Proverbs 11:9
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9 The godless destroy their neighbors by their words,
but the righteous are saved by their knowledge.
Proverbs 11:12-13
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12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense,
but an intelligent person remains silent.(A)
13 A gossip goes about telling secrets,
but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.(B)
Proverbs 11:12-13
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12 Whoever despises their neighbor lacks sense;
a sensible person keeps quiet.
13 A slanderer walks around revealing secrets,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
Proverbs 16:27-28
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27 Scoundrels concoct evil,
and their speech is like a scorching fire.(A)
28 A perverse person spreads strife,
and a whisperer separates close friends.(B)
Proverbs 16:27-28
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27 Worthless people dig up trouble;
their lips are like a scorching fire.
28 Destructive people produce conflict;
gossips alienate close friends.
Proverbs 17:4
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4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips,
and a liar gives heed to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
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4 An evildoer pays attention to guilty lips;
a liar listens to a destructive tongue.
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 17:9
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9 One who seeks love conceals an offense,
but one who repeats it divides friends.
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 18:8
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8 The words of gossips are like choice snacks;
they go down to the inmost parts.
Proverbs 20:19
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19 A gossip reveals secrets;
therefore do not associate with a babbler.(A)
Proverbs 20:19
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19 Gossips reveal secrets;
don’t associate with those who talk too much.
Proverbs 25:9-10
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9 Argue your case with your neighbor directly,
and do not disclose another’s secret,(A)
10 or else someone who hears you will bring shame upon you,
and your ill repute will have no end.
Proverbs 25:9-10
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9 Argue it out with your neighbor,
and don’t give away someone’s secret.
10 Otherwise, the one who hears it will vilify you;
the slander against you will never stop.
Proverbs 25:23
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23 The north wind produces rain,
and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.(A)
Proverbs 25:23
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23 The north wind stirs up rain,
and a person who plots quietly provokes angry faces.
Proverbs 26:20-22
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20 For lack of wood the fire goes out,
and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.(A)
21 As charcoal is to hot embers and wood to fire,
so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.(B)
22 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.(C)
Proverbs 26:20-22
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20 Without wood a fire goes out;
without gossips, conflict calms down.
21 Like adding charcoal to embers or wood to fire,
quarrelsome people kindle strife.
22 The words of gossips are like choice snacks;
they go down to the inmost parts.
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