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 who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword. The tongue of the wise brings a cure.
Proverbs 16:28
A perverse man sows discord. A whisperer separates good friends.
Proverbs 26:20
Without wood the fire goes out. Without a talebearer strife ceases.
Leviticus 19:16
Never gossip. Never endanger your neighbor's life. I am Jehovah.
Psalm 52:2
Your tongue makes up wickedness. It is like a sharp razor, you master of deceit.
Psalm 64:3
Their words cut like swords, and their cruel remarks sting like sharp arrows.
General references
Deuteronomy 22:14
he charges her with shameful deeds and publicly defames her. He says: 'When I had sex with this woman, I did not find proof of her virginity.'
1 Samuel 24:9
David asked Saul: Why do you listen to rumors that I am trying to harm you?