A gossip walks [about] telling a secret, but the trustworthy in spirit keeps [the] matter.

A worthless person concocts evil gossip his lips are like a burning fire.

A contrary man spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.

A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.

He reveals a secret, he who walks [about with] gossip, and do not associate with a babbler's lips.

Without wood, fire goes out;
without a gossip, conflict dies down.

A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.

She looks well to how things go in her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.