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The words of a tale-bearer [are] as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down [to] the inner parts of the heart.

He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he [is] to a destroyer.

10 A tower of strength [is] the name of Jehovah, Into it the righteous runneth, and is set on high.

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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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