A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence. Cross References 1 Timothy 5:13 At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention. Leviticus 19:16 You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD. Proverbs 11:12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent. Proverbs 12:23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. Proverbs 19:11 A man's insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. Proverbs 20:19 He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips. Proverbs 25:9 Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another's confidence, Treasury of Scripture A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter. a tale bearer. Proverbs 20:19 Leviticus 19:16 revealeth Proverbs 25:9 Proverbs 26:20-22 Nehemiah 6:17-19 he Proverbs 14:5 Joshua 2:14,20 Jeremiah 38:27 |