³ who does not slander with his tongue,^(A)
who does not harm his friend
or discredit his neighbor,^(B)

²⁸ All are stubborn rebels
spreading slander.^(A)
They are bronze and iron;
all of them are corrupt.^(B)

⁴ Everyone has to be on guard against his friend.
Don’t trust any brother,
for every brother will certainly deceive,
and every friend spread slander.^(A)

²² You are blessed when people hate you,
when they exclude you,^(A) insult you,
and slander your name as evil^(B)
because of the Son of Man.^(C)