Thematic Bible: Talebearers condemned


Thematic Bible



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.


Without wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no secret talk, argument is ended.

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

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.

He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.


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.


Without wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no secret talk, argument is ended.

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

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.

He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.


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