Sirach 27:16

Relations with associates

16 Those who reveal secrets have destroyed trust, and they will never find a friend for themselves.

Sirach 27:16 In-Context

14 Their speech, full of profanity, makes a person's hair stand on end, and their conflicts make people stop up their ears.

15 The conflict of the arrogant ends in bloodshed, and their abuse is miserable to hear.

16 Those who reveal secrets have destroyed trust, and they will never find a friend for themselves.

17 Show affection to friends and be loyal to them, but if you reveal their secrets, don't follow after them.

18 Just as people destroy an enemy, so you have destroyed your friendship with your neighbors.