Verse from Proverbs

遮掩别人过犯的，得到人的喜爱；屡次提起别人过错的，离间亲密的朋友。(箴言 17:9)

Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. (Proverbs 17:9)

"It's just a little harmless gossip." The Wise Teacher reminds us that gossip is neither little or harmless. Its consequences are huge and its damage horrible. Instead, it is much better to be a peacemaker and an offense mender.