Sirach 27:16-18

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

Betraying Secrets

¹⁶Whoever betrays secrets destroys confidence,
    and will never find a congenial friend.
¹⁷Love your friend and keep faith with him;
    but if you betray his secrets, do not follow after him.
¹⁸For as a person destroys his enemy,
    so you have destroyed the friendship of your neighbor.

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