Deuteronomy 22:14

and accuses her of shameful conduct, and gives her a bad name, saying, ‘I married this woman and was intimate with her, but I didn’t find any evidence of her virginity,’

Exodus 20:16

Do not give false testimony against your neighbor.

Exodus 23:1

“You must not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked to be a malicious witness.

They will also fine him 100 silver shekels and give them to the young woman’s father, because that man gave an Israelite virgin a bad name. She will remain his wife; he cannot divorce her as long as he lives.

Proverbs 18:8

A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.

Proverbs 18:21

Life and death are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore, I want younger women to marry, have children, manage their households, and give the adversary no opportunity to accuse us.

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Summary

Deuteronomy 22:14

And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid:

General references

1 Timothy 5:14

Bible References

General references

Do not give false testimony against your neighbor.

“You must not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked to be a malicious witness.

A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.

Therefore, I want younger women to marry, have children, manage their households, and give the adversary no opportunity to accuse us.

Deuteronomy 22:14