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The words of anyone who talks about others are like tasty bites of food.
    They go deep down inside you.

Anyone who doesn’t want to work
    is like someone who destroys.

10 The name of the Lord is like a strong tower.
    Godly people run to it and are safe.

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The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
    they go down to the inmost parts.(A)

One who is slack in his work
    is brother to one who destroys.(B)

10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;(C)
    the righteous run to it and are safe.(D)

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