Proverbs 18:8

The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Proverbs 16:28

A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends.

Leviticus 19:16

Thou shalt not go about as a talebearer among thy people; thou shalt not stand up against the life of thy neighbour: I am Jehovah.

Psalm 52:2

Thy tongue deviseth mischievous things, like a sharp razor, practising deceit.

Psalm 64:3-4

Who have sharpened their tongue like a sword, and have aimed their arrow, a bitter word;

Proverbs 12:18

There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.

Proverbs 26:20-22

Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth.

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Summary

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

General references

Bible References

Words

Proverbs 12:18
There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 16:28
A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends.
Proverbs 26:20
Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth.
Leviticus 19:16
Thou shalt not go about as a talebearer among thy people; thou shalt not stand up against the life of thy neighbour: I am Jehovah.
Psalm 52:2
Thy tongue deviseth mischievous things, like a sharp razor, practising deceit.
Psalm 64:3
Who have sharpened their tongue like a sword, and have aimed their arrow, a bitter word;

General references

Deuteronomy 22:14
and charge her with things for scandalous talk, and cause an evil name against her to be spread abroad, and say, This woman have I taken, and I came in unto her, and I did not find her a virgin;
1 Samuel 24:9
And David said to Saul, Why dost thou listen to words of men, saying, Behold, David seeks thy hurt?