Proverbs 11:16

One who brings gossip betrays a confidence,

but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls,

but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it,

but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

The merciful man does good to his own soul,

but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

Wicked people earn deceitful wages,

but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

He who is truly righteous gets life.

He who pursues evil gets death.