Psalm 101:5

New English Translation

I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a cocky demeanor and an arrogant attitude.

Cross References

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is exalted, he takes note of the lowly, and recognizes the proud from far away.

Psalm 15:3

He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor.

Psalm 18:27

For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look.

Psalm 50:20

You plot against your brother; you slander your own brother.

Exodus 20:16

“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

Exodus 23:1

“You must not give a false report. Do not make common cause with the wicked to be a malicious witness.

Proverbs 10:18

The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

Proverbs 20:19

The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

Proverbs 21:4

Haughty eyes and a proud heart – the agricultural product of the wicked is sin.

Proverbs 25:23

The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.

Proverbs 30:13

There is a generation whose eyes are so lofty, and whose eyelids are lifted up disdainfully.

Isaiah 2:11

Proud men will be brought low, arrogant men will be humiliated; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day.

Ezekiel 22:9

Slanderous men shed blood within you. Those who live within you eat pagan sacrifices on the mountains; they commit obscene acts among you.

Daniel 4:37

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all his deeds are right and his ways are just. He is able to bring down those who live in pride.

Leviticus 19:16

You must not go about as a slanderer among your people. You must not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the Lord.

Luke 18:14

I tell you that this man went down to his home justified rather than the Pharisee. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

1 Corinthians 5:11

But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who calls himself a Christian who is sexually immoral, or greedy, or an idolater, or verbally abusive, or a drunkard, or a swindler. Do not even eat with such a person.

1 Timothy 3:11

Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

Titus 2:3

Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

1 Samuel 2:3

Don’t keep speaking so arrogantly, letting proud talk come out of your mouth! For the Lord is a God who knows; he evaluates what people do.