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13 People who tell secrets about others cannot be trusted. Those who can be trusted keep quiet.

14 A nation without wise leaders will fall. Many good advisors make a nation safe.

15 You will be sorry if you promise to pay a stranger’s debt. Refuse to make such promises and you will be safe.

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

14 For lack of guidance a nation falls,(C)
    but victory is won through many advisers.(D)

15 Whoever puts up security(E) for a stranger will surely suffer,
    but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.(F)

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