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Proverbs 16:27-29
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.
29 A violent man entices his companion
    and leads him on a path that is not good.

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  1. Proverbs 16:27 The Heb. lacks gossip
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Proverbs 16:27-29
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27 A scoundrel(A) plots evil,
    and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.(B)

28 A perverse person stirs up conflict,(C)
    and a gossip separates close friends.(D)

29 A violent person entices their neighbor
    and leads them down a path that is not good.(E)

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