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Gossip - The Friendship Killer

Most of us just love to share juicy news. The Bible has a lot to say about gossip, or
Christians like to call sharing. Failure to heed the advice below could cost you your
most dear friendships.

'You shall not go about as a talebearer among your people; nor shall you take a
stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD. Leviticus 19:16 (NKJV)

The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost
body. Proverbs 18:8 (NKJV)

He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not
associate with one who flatters with his lips. Proverbs 20:19 (NKJV)

A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a
matter. Proverbs 11:13 (NKJV)

A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends.
Proverbs 16:28 (NKJV)

Your tongue devises destruction, Like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
Psalms 52:2 (NKJV)

The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue an angry
countenance. Proverbs 25:23 (NKJV)

Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking deceit. Psalms 34:13 (NKJV)

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.
The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body.
Proverbs 26:20-22 (NKJV)

See also Forgiving others, Judging others, The Tongue