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13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence,
    but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls,
    but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
15 He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it,
    but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.

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13 A gossip betrays a confidence,(A)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.(B)

14 For lack of guidance a nation falls,(C)
    but victory is won through many advisers.(D)

15 Whoever puts up security(E) for a stranger will surely suffer,
    but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.(F)

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