Thematic Bible: Talebearers


Thematic Bible



He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter. Verse ConceptsBackbitingGossipSecrecyTrustworthinessSpreading StoriesDo Not TellConfidentialityConfidenceFriendship And TrustHurt And Betrayalsecretsgossiping

The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts. Verse ConceptsEvil SpeakingStomachsSavourinessUnder One's Breathgossiping

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips. Verse ConceptsBackbitingBeing BetrayedGossipTrustworthinessFlatteryBackstabbersEvil AssociationsSpreading StoriesConfidencerumorsgossiping

For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth. As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife. The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

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