TSK · Proverbs 11:13

You must not go about as a slanderer among your people. You must not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the LORD.

If you should report what we’ve been up to, we are not bound by this oath you made us swear.”

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases.

And besides that, going around from house to house they learn to be lazy, and they are not only lazy, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things they should not.