He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with him Who speaks smoothly with his lips.
A slanderer is a revealer of secrets, But one with a trustworthy spirit conceals a matter.
For such ones do not serve our Master יהושע Messiah, but their own stomach, and by smooth words and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the innocent.
The words of a slanderer are like delicacies, And they go down into the inner parts of the heart.
He who watches over his mouth guards his being, But he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
‘Do not go slandering among your people. Do not stand against the blood of your neighbour. I am יהוה.
My son, fear יהוה and the sovereign; Do not mingle with those who change;
A ruthless man entices his neighbour, And leads him in a way that is not good,
Him who secretly slanders his neighbour I cut off; I do not tolerate one Who has a haughty look and a proud heart.