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Proverbs 10:18 (Listen)

18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,

and whoever utters slander is a fool.

13 Whoever rgoes about slandering reveals secrets,

but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.

28 aA dishonest man spreads strife,

and ba whisperer cseparates close friends.

9 Whoever zcovers an offense seeks love,

but he who repeats a matter aseparates close friends.

8 fThe words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;

they go down into gthe inner parts of the body.

19 Whoever egoes about slandering reveals secrets;

therefore do not associate with fa simple babbler.1

[1] 20:19 Hebrew with one who is simple in his lips

23 The north wind brings forth rain,

and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.

20 For lack of wood the fire goes out,

and where there is no pwhisperer, qquarreling ceases.

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