Proverbs 10:18

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

People sometimes lie to hide their hatred, but saying bad things about someone is even more foolish.

Cross References

Psalm 55:21

His words about peace are as smooth as butter, but he has only war on his mind. His words are as slick as oil, but they cut like a knife.

Psalm 15:3

Such people don’t say bad things about others. They don’t do things to hurt their neighbors. They don’t tell shameful things about those close to them.

2 Samuel 3:27

When Abner arrived at Hebron, Joab met him in the gateway, pulled him aside to talk in private, and then stabbed him in the stomach. So he got his revenge against Abner. Joab killed Abner because Abner had killed Joab’s brother Asahel.

Psalm 101:5

I will stop anyone who secretly says bad things about a neighbor. I will not allow people to be proud and think they are better than others.

Psalm 50:20

You sit around talking about people, finding fault with your own brothers.

Psalm 12:2

People lie to their neighbors. They say whatever they think people want to hear.

Psalm 5:9

My enemies never tell the truth. They only want to destroy people. Their words come from mouths that are like open graves. They use their lying tongues to deceive others.

1 Samuel 18:29

So Saul became even more afraid of David and was against him all that time.

Exodus 23:1

“Don’t tell lies against other people. If you are a witness in court, don’t agree to help a bad person tell lies.

Jeremiah 9:4

“Watch your neighbors! Don’t trust your own brothers, because every brother is a cheat. Every neighbor talks behind your back.

Leviticus 19:16

You must not go around spreading false stories against other people. Don’t do anything that would put your neighbor’s life in danger. I am the Lord.

Jeremiah 6:28

My people have turned against me, and they are very stubborn. They say bad things about people. They are like bronze and iron that are covered with rust and tarnish.