7 Bible Verses about Busybodies
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For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies.
At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention.
Like one who takes a dog by the ears
Is he who passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him.
Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler;
For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread.
Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,
But any fool will quarrel.
You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has become proud. Enjoy your glory and stay at home; for why should you provoke trouble so that you, even you, would fall, and Judah with you?”