Thematic Bible: Talebearers
Thematic Bible
Speech/communication » Talebearers
He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.
Without wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no secret talk, argument is ended. Like breath on coals and wood on fire, so a man given to argument gets a fight started. The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, they go down into the inner parts of the stomach.