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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 18, Verse 9

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The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
King James Version
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
American Standard Version
He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
New English Translation
The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.
World English Bible
One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
10
The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11
The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [is] humility.
13
He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him.
14
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
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[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
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A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city: and [their] contentions [are] like the bars of a castle.