¹⁹ A gossip reveals secrets;
    therefore do not associate with a babbler.^(A)

¹⁶ Whoever betrays secrets destroys confidence
    and will never find a congenial friend.^(A)

¹⁷ Love your friends and keep faith with them,
    but if you betray their secrets, do not follow after them.^(A)

²¹ For a wound may be bandaged,
    and there is reconciliation after abuse,
    but whoever has betrayed secrets is without hope.^(A)