Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Talebearers condemned
Thou shalt not go up and down as a tale-bearer among thy people; neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor; I am the LORD.
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth.
A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Faith/faithfulness » The faithful
O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful embassador is health.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
For verily I say to you, that whoever shall say to this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that the things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatever he saith.
A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in much; and he that is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much. If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who will give you that which is your own?
Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know ye therefore, that they who are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » Keeping secrets
A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Gossip » Forbidden
Thou shalt not go up and down as a tale-bearer among thy people; neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor; I am the LORD.
Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thy own mother's son.
A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in thee they eat upon the mountains: in the midst of thee they commit lewdness.
Resurrection » Who reveals secrets
A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Speaking, evil » Talebearers condemned
Thou shalt not go up and down as a tale-bearer among thy people; neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor; I am the LORD.
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth.
A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Speech/communication » Talebearers
A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth. As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.