The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with a gossip.

The north wind brings rain, And a gossiping tongue brings an angry face.

For lack of wood the fire goes out, And where there is no gossiper, quarreling quiets down.

The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

They uncovered her nakedness; they took her sons and her daughters, but they killed her with the sword. So she became a subject of gossip among women, and they executed judgments on her.