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Bible Quotes About Gossipers

11 Scripture verses about gossipers from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about gossipers. This collection of 13 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

11
Total Verses
8
Old Testament
3
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Gossipers

  1. Leviticus 19:16 — “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.
  2. Psalms 101:5 — “Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
  3. Proverbs 6:16 — “These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul
  4. Proverbs 11:13 — “A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer
  5. Proverbs 16:28 — “A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. soweth: Heb. sendeth forth
  6. Proverbs 17:9 — “He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. seeketh: or, procureth
  7. Proverbs 20:19 — “He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. flattereth: or, enticeth
  8. Proverbs 26:20 — “Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Where no: Heb. Without wood talebearer: or, whisperer ceaseth: Heb. is silent
  9. Romans 1:29 — “Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
  10. James 3:8 — “But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

Old Testament Quotes About Gossipers (8)

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.
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. soweth: Heb. sendeth forth
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. seeketh: or, procureth
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. flattereth: or, enticeth
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Where no: Heb. Without wood talebearer: or, whisperer ceaseth: Heb. is silent

New Testament Quotes About Gossipers (3)

Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gossipers in the Bible

What does the Bible say about gossipers?
The Bible contains 11 verses about gossipers, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding gossipers through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about gossipers?
There are 11 Bible verses about gossipers in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about gossipers?
While many verses address gossipers, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of gossipers you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about gossipers?
Gossipers is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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