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11 A city thrives through the blessing of those living right,
    but the words of a wrongdoer will bring it to ruin.
12 Whoever puts down another is not wise,
    but one who knows better keeps quiet.
13 A gossip can’t keep anything confidential,
    but a reliable person protects a secret.

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11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,(A)
    but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.(B)

12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,(C)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.(D)

13 A gossip betrays a confidence,(E)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.(F)

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