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Proverbs 18:8

New International Reader's Version

The words of anyone who talks about others are like tasty bites of food. They go deep down inside you.

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You plan ways to destroy others. Your tongue is like a blade that has a sharp edge. You are always telling lies.

The words of thoughtless people cut like swords. But the tongue of wise people brings healing.

A twisted person stirs up conflict. Anyone who talks about others separates close friends.

The words of foolish people drag them down. They are trapped by what they say.

Anyone who doesn’t want to work is like someone who destroys.

“ ‘Do not go around spreading lies among your people. “ ‘Do not do anything that puts your neighbor’s life in danger. I am the Lord.