Proverbs 18:8

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The words of a gossip are swallowed greedily, and they go down into a person’s innermost being.

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Your tongue makes up threats. It’s like a sharp razor, you master of deceit.

Careless words stab like a sword, but the words of wise people bring healing.

A devious person spreads quarrels. A gossip separates the closest of friends.

A fool’s mouth is his ruin. His lips are a trap to his soul.

Whoever is lazy in his work is related to a vandal.

Never gossip. Never endanger your neighbor’s life. I am the Lord.