Meddle not with him that revealeth secrets, and walketh deceitfully, and openeth wide his lips.
He that walketh deceitfully, revealeth secrets: but he that is faithful, concealeth the thing committed to him by his friend.
For they that are such, serve not Christ our Lord, but their own belly; and by pleasing speeches and good words, seduce the hearts of the innocent.
The words of the double tongued are as if they were harmless: and they reach even to the inner parts of the bowels. Fear casteth down the slothful: and the souls of the effeminate shall be hungry.
He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.
Thou shalt not be a detractor nor a whisperer among the people. Thou shalt not stand against the blood of thy neighbour. I am the Lord.
My son, fear the Lord and the king: and have nothing to do with detracters.
An unjust man allureth his friend: and leadeth him into a way that is not good
I am smitten as grass, and my heart is withered: because I forgot to eat my bread.