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