Proverbs 18:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

There's nothing so delicious as the taste of gossip! It melts in your mouth.

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You plan brutal crimes, and your lying words cut like a sharp razor.

Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal.

Gossip is no good! It causes hard feelings and comes between friends.

Saying foolish things is like setting a trap to destroy yourself.

Being lazy is no different from being a troublemaker.

Don't be a gossip, but never hesitate to speak up in court, especially if your testimony can save someone's life.