7 Bible Verses about Busybodies
Most Relevant Verses
We say this because we hear that there are people among you who are lazy and who do nothing except meddle in other people's business.
They also learn to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but gossipers and busybodies, speaking things that they should not.
He who meddles in someone else's quarrel is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
Let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or as a meddler in other people's business.
We say this because we hear that there are people among you who are lazy and who do nothing except meddle in other people's business. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command and warn them to lead orderly lives and work to earn their own living.
It is an honor for a man to cease from discord. Only fools start quarrels.
It is true that you have overcome Edom and your heart is uplifted. Let that glory be enough for you and stay in your own country. Why do you make causes for trouble, putting yourself and Judah with you in danger of downfall?