Leviticus 19:16

The Message

“Don’t spread gossip and rumors. “Don’t just stand by when your neighbor’s life is in danger. I am God.

Cross References

Psalm 15:3

“Don’t hurt your friend, don’t blame your neighbor; despise the despicable.

Exodus 20:16

No lies about your neighbor.

Exodus 23:1

“Don’t pass on malicious gossip. “Don’t link up with a wicked person and give corrupt testimony. Don’t go along with the crowd in doing evil and don’t mess up your testimony in a case just to please the crowd. And just because someone is poor, don’t show favoritism in a dispute.

Exodus 23:7

“Stay clear of false accusations. Don’t contribute to the death of innocent and good people. I don’t let the wicked off the hook.

Proverbs 10:18

Liars secretly hoard hatred; fools openly spread slander.

Proverbs 11:13

A gadabout gossip can’t be trusted with a secret, but someone of integrity won’t violate a confidence.

Proverbs 20:19

Gossips can’t keep secrets, so never confide in blabbermouths.

1 Peter 2:1

So clean house! Make a clean sweep of malice and pretense, envy and hurtful talk. You’ve had a taste of God. Now, like infants at the breast, drink deep of God’s pure kindness. Then you’ll grow up mature and whole in God.