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
A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
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.
Proverbs 26:20
Without wood, fire goes out;
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,

Flattereth

Proverbs 16:29
A violent man lures his neighbor,
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.

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