Proverbs 11:12-14

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¹² Whoever belittles another lacks sense,
    but an intelligent person remains silent.^(A)
13 A gossip goes about telling secrets,
    but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.^(B)
14 Where there is no guidance, a nation^[a] falls,
    but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.^(C)