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Proverbs 6:16
16
There are six things which Yahweh hates,
Even seven which are an abomination to Him:
Proverbs 6:19
19
A false witness who breathes out lies,
And one who spreads strife among brothers.
Proverbs 10:12
12
Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers all transgressions.
Proverbs 11:9
9
With his mouth the godless man corrupts his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be rescued.
Proverbs 11:12 - 11:13
12
He who despises his neighbor lacks a heart of wisdom,
But a man of discernment keeps silent.
13 He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
But he who is faithful in spirit conceals a matter.
Proverbs 16:27 - 16:28
27
A vile man digs up evil,
And the words on his lips are like scorching fire.
28 A perverse man spreads strife,
And a whisperer separates close companions.
Proverbs 17:4
4
An evildoer gives heed to lips of wickedness;
A liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
Proverbs 17:9
9
He who covers a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter separates close companions.
Proverbs 18:8
8
The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into the innermost parts of the stomach.
Proverbs 20:19
19
He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
Therefore do not associate with one of loose lips.
Proverbs 25:9 - 25:10
9
Plead your case with your neighbor,
And do not reveal the secret of another,
10 Lest he who hears it bring disgrace upon you,
And the bad report about you will not turn away.
Proverbs 25:23
23
The north wind brings forth rain,
And a tongue of secrets, an indignant face.
Proverbs 26:20 - 26:22
20
With no wood the fire goes out,
And where there is no whisperer, strife quiets down.
21 Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22 The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into the innermost parts of the stomach.
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