Leviticus 19:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Don't be a gossip, but never hesitate to speak up in court, especially if your testimony can save someone's life.

Cross References

Job 17:5

They have condemned me, just to benefit themselves; now blind their children.

Psalm 101:5

Anyone who spreads gossip will be silenced, and no one who is conceited will be my friend.

Psalm 15:3

and don't spread gossip; they treat others fairly and don't say cruel things.

Psalm 50:20

you sat around gossiping, ruining the reputation of your own relatives.”

Exodus 20:16

Do not tell lies about others.

Exodus 23:1

Don't spread harmful rumours or help a criminal by giving false evidence.

Exodus 23:7

Don't bring false charges against anyone or sentence an innocent person to death. I won't forgive you if you do.

Proverbs 10:18

You can hide your hatred by telling lies, but you are a fool to spread lies.

Proverbs 11:13

A gossip tells everything, but a true friend will keep a secret.

Proverbs 20:19

Stay away from gossips— they tell everything.

Jeremiah 6:28

And you'll find they are hard like bronze and iron. They are stubborn rebels, always spreading lies.

Jeremiah 9:4

Jeremiah, all your friends and relatives tell lies about you, so don't trust them.

Ezekiel 22:9

Some of your own people tell lies, so that others will be put to death. Some of you eat meat sacrificed to idols at local shrines, and others never stop doing vulgar things.

Matthew 27:4

and said, “I have sinned by betraying a man who has never done anything wrong.” “So what? That's your problem,” they replied.

1 Timothy 3:11

Women must also be serious. They must not gossip or be heavy drinkers, and they must be faithful in everything they do.

2 Timothy 3:3

heartless, and hateful. Their words will be cruel, and they will have no self-control or pity. These people will hate everything that is good.

Titus 2:3

Tell the older women to behave as those who love the Lord should. They must not gossip about others or be slaves of wine. They must teach what is proper,

1 Peter 2:1

Stop being hateful! Stop trying to fool people, and start being sincere. Don't be jealous or say cruel things about others.

1 Samuel 24:10

You can see for yourself that the LORD gave me the chance to catch you in the cave today. Some of my men wanted to kill you, but I wouldn't let them do it. I told them, “I will not harm the LORD's chosen king!”