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Ps 101:5a Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy (NKJ)
That is a strong, strong statement ' I will destroy ' just taking note of how seriously God looks at this subject.
Prov 11:13 A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. (NKJ)
Prov 13:3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. (NKJ)
Prov 14:23 In all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty.
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Prov 16:28
A perverse man sows strife, and a
whisperer separates the best of
friends.
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Prov 17:14 The beginning of strife is like releasing water; therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts. (NKJ)
Prov 18:8 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, and they go down into the inmost body. (NKJ)
Prov 17:9 He who covers a transgression seeks love, but
he who repeats a matter separates friends. (NKJ)
Prov 18:17 The first one to plead his cause seems right,
until his neighbor comes and examines him. (NKJ)
Prov 20:3 It is honorable for a man to stop striving, since any
fool can start a quarrel. (NKJ)
Prov 21:23
Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from
troubles. (NKJ)
Prov 22:10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave; yes, strife and reproach will cease. (NKJ)
Prov 25:23 The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry countenance. (NKJ)
Prov 26:17 He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a dog by the ears. (NKJ)
Prov 26:20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. (NKJ)
Prov 26:22 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, and they go down into the inmost body. (NKJ)
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1 Pet 4:15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people's matters. (NKJ)
STICK YOUR NOSE IN OTHER PEOPLES BUSINESS AND YOU WILL SUFFER. YOU HAVE GOD'S WORD ON IT.
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2 Tim 2:16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more
ungodliness.
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A quotable quote: He who speaks evil of an absent brother is not welcomed in this house.
A wise schoolteacher sends this note to all parents on the first day of school: "If you promise not to believe everything your child says happens at school I'll promise not to believe everything he says happens at home."
If you are talking about somebody's business make sure it is your own and not someone else's. If it is someone else's business it is none of your business.
You don't need to have an opinion where you have no responsibly. Joyce Meyer
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Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people.
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Do unto others as if you were the other. - Don Drake
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