Proverbs 18:8

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.

Proverbs 16:28

A man of twisted purposes is a cause of fighting everywhere: and he who says evil secretly makes trouble between friends.

Leviticus 19:16

Do not go about saying untrue things among your people, or take away the life of your neighbour by false witness: I am the Lord.

Psalm 52:2

Purposing destruction, using deceit; your tongue is like a sharp blade.

Psalm 64:3-4

Who make their tongues sharp like a sword, and whose arrows are pointed, even bitter words;

Proverbs 12:18

There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.

Proverbs 26:20-22

Without wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no secret talk, argument is ended.

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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 are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.
Proverbs 16:28
A man of twisted purposes is a cause of fighting everywhere: and he who says evil secretly makes trouble between friends.
Proverbs 26:20
Without wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no secret talk, argument is ended.
Leviticus 19:16
Do not go about saying untrue things among your people, or take away the life of your neighbour by false witness: I am the Lord.
Psalm 52:2
Purposing destruction, using deceit; your tongue is like a sharp blade.
Psalm 64:3
Who make their tongues sharp like a sword, and whose arrows are pointed, even bitter words;

General references

Deuteronomy 22:14
And says evil things about her and gives her a bad name, saying, I took this woman, and when I had connection with her it was clear to me that she was not a virgin:
1 Samuel 24:9
And David said to Saul, Why do you give any attention to those who say that it is my desire to do you wrong?

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