Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Gossip And Lies?
19 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Gossip And Lies in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about gossip and lies. This collection of 20 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Gossip And Lies
- 1Exodus 23:1
“Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. raise: or, receive”
KJV - 2Leviticus 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.”
KJV - 3
- 4Psalms 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.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 6:16
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
KJV - 6Proverbs 10:18
“He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.”
KJV - 7Proverbs 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”
KJV - 8Proverbs 16:28
“A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. soweth: Heb. sendeth forth”
KJV - 9Proverbs 17:4
“A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.”
KJV - 10Proverbs 18:8
“The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. talebearer: or, whisperer as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded most: Heb. chambers”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Gossip And Lies? (13 Verses)
“Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. raise: or, receive”
“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.”
“Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.”
“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”
“He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.”
“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”
“A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.”
“The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. talebearer: or, whisperer as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded most: Heb. chambers”
“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. flattereth: or, enticeth”
“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”
“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: What Does the Bible Say About Gossip And Lies? (6 Verses)
“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”
“Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,”
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. to: or, to edify profitably”
“To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.”
“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.”
“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.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Gossip And Lies
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about gossip and lies. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about gossip and lies and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about gossip and lies is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on gossip and lies needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about gossip and lies with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about gossip and lies, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Gossip And Lies?
You have studied 19 verses about gossip and lies. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.