Dictionary of Bible Themes Idle talk which foolishly or maliciously spreads rumours or facts. The effects of gossiping are divisive and destructive. Nehemiah 6:5-8Examples of gossiping Psalms 41:5-8John 7:12-13 False rumours were used to intimidate Nehemiah 3 John 1:9-10Proverbs 10:19 Dangers of talking too much See also Proverbs 18:6-7; 21:23; 29:11Ecclesiastes 5:2-3 Matthew 12:36-37 1 Timothy 5:13 Gossip can result from idleness Proverbs 16:28Gossip has disastrous effects See also Proverbs 11:13; 17:9; 25:9-10; 26:20Leviticus 19:16 Gossiping condemned and forbidden See also Exodus 23:1Psalms 101:5 Proverbs 10:18 Romans 1:29-30 2 Corinthians 12:20 Psalms 141:3 Advice on avoiding gossip See also Proverbs 20:19See also 5193 tongue5344 imprisonment 5511 safety 5546 speech 5575 talk, idle 5951 slander 8452 neighbours, duty to 8815 ridicule 8829 superstition 8830 suspicion |
    |