Proverbs 18:8

The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.

Proverbs 16:28

A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

Leviticus 19:16

You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not stand up against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.

Psalm 52:2

Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit.

Psalm 64:3-4

who whet their tongues like swords, who aim bitter words like arrows,

Proverbs 12:18

There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 26:20-22

For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.

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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 one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 16:28
A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.
Proverbs 26:20
For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.
Leviticus 19:16
You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not stand up against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.
Psalm 52:2
Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit.
Psalm 64:3
who whet their tongues like swords, who aim bitter words like arrows,

General references

Deuteronomy 22:14
and accuses her of misconduct and brings a bad name upon her, saying, 'I took this woman, and when I came near her, I did not find in her evidence of virginity,'
1 Samuel 24:9
And David said to Saul, "Why do you listen to the words of men who say, 'Behold, David seeks your harm'?

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