Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
That goeth
Meddle
Flattereth
General references
Bible References
That goeth
Proverbs 11:13 A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
Proverbs 18:8 A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.
that goes down to one’s innermost being.
Proverbs 26:20 Without wood, fire goes out;
without a gossip, conflict dies down.
without a gossip, conflict dies down.
Leviticus 19:16
You must not go about spreading slander among your people; you must not jeopardize your neighbor’s life; I am Yahweh.
Meddle
Proverbs 24:21 My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king,
and don’t associate with rebels,
and don’t associate with rebels,
Flattereth
Proverbs 16:29 A violent man lures his neighbor,
leading him in a way that is not good.
leading him in a way that is not good.
Romans 16:18
for such people do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites. They deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting with smooth talk and flattering words.
General references
Proverbs 1:10 My son, if sinners entice you,
don’t be persuaded.
don’t be persuaded.