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Leviticus 19:16
"You shall not go about as a talebearer among
your people; nor shall you take a stand against the
life of your neighbour: I am the Lord."
Proverbs 18:8
"The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles
(wounds), And they go down into the inmost body."
Proverbs 20:19
"He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with one who flatters
with his lips."
Proverbs 11:13
"A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is
of a faithful spirit conceals a matter."
Proverbs 16:28
"A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer
separates the best of friends."
Psalms 52:2
"Your tongue devises destruction, Like a sharp
razor, working deceitfully."
Proverbs 25:23
"The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting
tongue an angry countenance."
Proverbs 26:20,21
"Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;
And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.
As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife."
Psalms 34:13
"Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from
speaking deceit."