What The Bible Says About Gossip

Gossip

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.
Leviticus 19:16

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs 18:8

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Proverbs 20:19

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Proverbs 16:28

Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
Psalm 52:2

The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
Proverbs 25:23

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.
Proverbs 26:20-22

Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
Psalm 34:13