Proverbs 11:12-14

Contemporary English Version

¹² It's stupid to say bad things
    about your neighbors.
If you are sensible,
    you will keep quiet.
¹³ A gossip tells everything,
but a true friend
    will keep a secret.
^14 (A) A city without wise leaders
    will end up in ruin;
a city with many wise leaders
    will be kept safe.