15
The strife of the proud leads to bloodshed, and their abuse is grievous to hear.
16
Whoever betrays secrets destroys confidence, and he will never find a congenial friend.
17
Love your friend and keep faith with him; but if you betray his secrets, do not run after him.
18
For as a man destroys his enemy, so you have destroyed the friendship of your neighbor.
19
And as you allow a bird to escape from your hand, so you have let your neighbor go, and will not catch him again.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.