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Ps 101:5
5a Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy (NKJ)
Prov 11:13
13 A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. (NKJ)
Prov 13:3
3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. (NKJ)
Prov 16:28
28 A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates the best of friends. (NKJ)
Prov 17:14
14 The beginning of strife is like releasing water; therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts. (NKJ)
Prov 18:8
8 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, and they go down into the inmost body. (NKJ)
Prov 21:23
23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles. (NKJ)
Prov 22:10
10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave; yes, strife and reproach will cease. (NKJ)
Prov 26:17
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
20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. (NKJ)
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1 Pet 4:15
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people's matters. (NKJ)
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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
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."
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Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people.
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