The
words of a gossip are like
choice morsels; they go down to
a man's inmost parts. (Proverbs
18:8)
The
mouth of the wicked gulps down
evil. (Proverbs 19:28)
A
gossip betrays a confidence, but
a trustworthy man keeps a
secret. (Proverbs 11:13)
Do
not spread false reports. Do not
help a wicked man by being a
malicious witness. (Exodus 23:1)
A
perverse man stirs up
dissension, and a gossip
separates close friends.
(Proverbs 16:28)
And
not only do they become idlers,
but also gossips and busybodies,
saying things they ought not to.
(1 Timothy 5:13)
He
who covers over an offense
promotes love, but whoever
repeats the matter separates
close friends. (Proverbs 17:9)
A
gossip betrays a confidence; so
avoid a man who talks too much.
(Proverbs 20:19)
A
wicked man listens to evil lips;
a liar pays attention to
malicious tongue. (Proverbs
17:4)
Without
wood a fire goes out; without
gossip a quarrel dies down.
(Proverbs 26:20)
For
by your words you will be
acquitted, and by your words you
will be condemned.
(Matthew 12:37)
**Copyright,
2002, Brian Campbell (Permission
is granted to copy for personal
use only.)
