Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Gossip"
The Bible strongly condemns gossip as destructive, calling it a fire that separates friends and warning that the tongue holds the power of life and death.
The Bible strongly condemns gossip as destructive, calling it a fire that separates friends and warning that the tongue holds the power of life and death.
"A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends." — Proverbs 16:28 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Gossip?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends."
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof."
"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying."
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