A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: