Proverbs for today speaks of not speaking to a fool, drunkard, lazy or gossip.
Proverbs 26:13-16 speaks about slothful, lazy and slacker. “A slacker will be a lacker.”
Proverbs 26:17-28 speaks of not meddling in business not your own or listening to gossiping none of your business. Words matter and go to the deepest parts of the heart and belly.
Proverbs 26:25. There are seven abominations of the heart; hatred, deceit, wickedness, gossip, dissembler, lying, flatterer. Are there any I missed?
My summary.
Mind your business. Stay in your lane. Watch your mouth. Have a wise and discerning spirit. Have a kind and giving heart. Watch the company you keep.