Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
A talebearer
Revealeth
General references
Bible References
A talebearer
Proverbs 20:19 The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip;
avoid someone with a big mouth.
avoid someone with a big mouth.
Leviticus 19:16
You must not go about spreading slander among your people; you must not jeopardize your neighbor’s life; I am Yahweh.
Revealeth
Proverbs 25:9 Make your case with your opponent
without revealing another’s secret;
without revealing another’s secret;
Proverbs 26:20 Without wood, fire goes out;
without a gossip, conflict dies down.
without a gossip, conflict dies down.
Nehemiah 6:17
During those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters came to them.
He
Proverbs 14:5 An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.
but a dishonest witness utters lies.
Joshua 2:14
The men answered her, “We will give our lives for yours. If you don’t report our mission, we will show kindness and faithfulness to you when the Lord gives us the land.”
Jeremiah 38:27
When all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him, he reported the exact words to them the king had commanded, and they quit speaking with him because nothing had been heard.
General references
Exodus 20:16 Do not give false testimony against your neighbor.