13 (A)A talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit (B)conceals a matter.

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13 A gossip betrays a confidence,(A)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.(B)

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(A)The words of a [a]talebearer are like [b]tasty trifles,
And they go down into the [c]inmost body.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:8 gossip or slanderer
  2. Proverbs 18:8 A Jewish tradition wounds
  3. Proverbs 18:8 Lit. rooms of the belly

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
    they go down to the inmost parts.(A)

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19 (A)He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with one (B)who flatters with his lips.

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19 A gossip betrays a confidence;(A)
    so avoid anyone who talks too much.

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