Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

General references

Bible References

That goeth

Proverbs 11:13
He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
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 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.

Meddle

Proverbs 24:21
My son, go in fear of the Lord and the king: have nothing to do with those who are in high positions:

Flattereth

Proverbs 16:29
A violent man puts desire of evil into his neighbour's mind, and makes him go in a way which is not good.
Romans 16:18
For such people are not servants of the Lord Christ, but of their stomachs; and by their smooth and well-said words the hearts of those who have no knowledge of evil are tricked.

General references

Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners would take you out of the right way, do not go with them.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain