Proverbs 18:8

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People love to hear gossip. It is like tasty food on its way to the stomach.

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Troublemakers are always causing problems. Their gossip breaks up the closest of friends.

Speak without thinking, and your words can cut like a knife. Be wise, and your words can heal.

You must not go around spreading false stories against other people. Don’t do anything that would put your neighbor’s life in danger. I am the Lord.

You are nothing but a hired killer, making plans to hurt people and making up lies!

Fools hurt themselves when they speak. Their own words trap them.

Someone who does careless work is as bad as someone who destroys things.