Proverbs 20:19

New International Version

A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.

Whoever slanders their neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not tolerate.

A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.

Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.

A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good.

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.

Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials,

“ ‘Do not go about spreading slander among your people. “ ‘Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life. I am the Lord.

For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people.