Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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'?