8 aThe words of a
1 talebearer
are like tasty trifles,
And they go down into the
1 inmost body.
9 He who is slothful in his work
Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.
10 The name of the
Lord is a strong
atower;
The righteous run to it and are
1 safe.
11 The rich man’s wealth
is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own esteem.
12 aBefore destruction the heart of a man is haughty,
And before honor
is humility.
13 He who answers a matter before he hears
it,It
is folly and shame to him.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.