1. Yes, yes, the slanderer does harm
But the liar who bears false witness does greater harm

2. The brother of gossip, if he hears something, spreads it
But one who lies says whatever he wants without effect

3. So I have a strategy for dealing with gossip
But no strategy against a liar full of evil

4. I ward off the harm of gossip by
Withholding news from him, not divulging anything

5. But one who conjures words out of nothing
What remedy do I have against spreaders of lies