Leviticus 19:16
"You shall not go about as a talebearer among your people; nor shall you take a stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the Lord." |
Proverbs 18:8
"The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles (wounds), And they go down into the inmost body." |
Proverbs 20:19
"He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips." |
Proverbs 11:13
"A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter." |
Proverbs 16:28
"A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends." |
Psalms 52:2
"Your tongue devises destruction, Like a sharp razor, working deceitfully." |
Proverbs 25:23
"The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance." |
Proverbs 26:20,21
"Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife." |
Psalms 34:13
"Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking deceit." |
