Proverbs 10:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:27

When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pretended he wanted to talk privately with him. So he took Abner into one of the small rooms that were part of the town gate and stabbed him in the stomach. Joab killed him because Abner had killed Joab's brother Asahel.

Psalm 101:5

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

Psalm 12:2

Everyone tells lies, and no one is sincere.

Psalm 15:3

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

Psalm 5:9

Nothing they say is true! They just want to destroy. Their words are deceitful like a hidden pit, and their tongues are good only for telling lies.

Psalm 50:20

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

Psalm 55:21

His words were smoother than butter, and softer than olive oil. But hatred filled his heart, and he was ready to attack with a sword.

Exodus 23:1

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

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.

Leviticus 19:16

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

1 Samuel 18:29

But knowing those things made Saul even more afraid of David, and he was David's enemy for the rest of his life.