Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent. A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is a trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.
Proverbs 11: 12-13
“Bad, bad,” says the buyer, then goes away and boasts. There is gold, and an abundance of costly stones; but the lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel.
Take the garment of one who has given surety for a stranger; seize the pledge given us surety for foreigners.
Bread gained by deceit is sweet, but afterward the mouth will be full of gravel.
Plans are established by taking advice; wage war by following wise guidance.
A gossip reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a babbler.
Proverbs 20: 14-19
