Thematic Bible: Talebearers
Thematic Bible
Speech/communication » Talebearers
The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
Verse Concepts
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person's innermost being.
Verse Concepts
The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
Verse Concepts
Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases. Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife. The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels; they go down into a person's innermost being.