15
The strife of the proud leads to bloodshed, and their abuse is grievous to hear.
16
Whoever betrays secrets destroys confidence, and will never find a congenial friend.
17
Love your friend and keep faith with him; but if you betray his secrets, do not follow after him.
18
For as a person 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.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, 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.