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
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
Proverbs 18:8
The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.
Proverbs 26:20
For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
Leviticus 19:16
"'You shall not go up and down as a slanderer among your people. "'You shall not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am Yahweh.

Meddle

Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:

Flattereth

Proverbs 16:29
A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.
Romans 16:18
For those who are such don't serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.

General references

Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice you, don't consent.