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False and malicious talk about others. It not only harms those against whom it is directed, but also brings ruin to those who propagate it.
Slander is sinful Mk 7:21-23 pp Mt 15:19-20 See also Jer 9:4-6; Eze 22:9; Ro 1:29-31; 2Co 12:20; 2Ti 3:2-4
Slander is forbidden Lev 19:16 See also Ex 23:1; Pr 3:30; Pr 10:18; Pr 12:22; Eph 4:31; Col 3:8; Tit 2:3; Tit 3:1-2; Jas 4:11; 1Pe 2:1
Slander is destructive Pr 16:27 See also Pr 11:9; Pr 26:28; Pr 30:10
Committing one’s cause to God Ps 120:1-2 See also Ps 12:1-7; Ps 31:14-20; Ps 64:1-4; Ps 69:6-21; Ps 109:1-5
Maintaining one’s integrity 1Pe 2:12 See also Ps 119:23; 1Pe 2:15; 1Pe 3:9,15-17
Rejoicing in the Lord Mt 5:11-12 See also Ac 5:41
Not listening to slander 1Sa 24:9 See also Pr 17:4
Pr 21:28 See also Dt 22:13-19; Pr 19:5,9; Pr 21:28; Isa 29:20-21; Isa 51:7-8; 1Co 6:9-10
Jer 18:18 See also Ge 39:7-20; 1Ki 21:1-14 Naboth’s vineyard; Ne 6:5-7; Ps 31:13; Ps 35:15-16; Ps 38:19-20; Ps 41:5-9; Lk 23:2; Ac 6:13-14; Ac 24:5-9; Ro 3:8; 3Jn 9-10
5132 | biting |
5575 | talk, idle |
5868 | gossip |
5893 | insults |
8751 | false witness |
8776 | lies |
8843 | unforgivable sin |