Proverbs 18:8-10

Christian Standard Bible

⁸ A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.^[a](A)

⁹ The one who is lazy in his work
is brother to a vandal.^[b](B)

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower;^(C)
the righteous run to it and are protected.^[c](D)