10 Bible Verses About Gossip

Gossip is a topic talked about in the Bible and there are many Bible Verses that are helpful in understanding Gossip. Gossip hurts others and is something Christians need to avoid. I have struggled in this area on occasion and know how easy it is to gossip. Please read through these Bible Verses about gossip and pray for God to help you in this area. Feel free to use this article for a Bible Study or devotional. Please add any other Bible Verses about gossip to the comments so this may be a better resource for those that find it.

10 Bible Verses About Gossip

Proverbs 11:13 - Trustworthy


He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

Proverbs 16:28 - It separates friends


A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate friends.

James 4:11 - God is the only true judge


Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother, or judges his brother, speaks against the law, and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge of it.

Philippians 4:8 - Dwell on things worthy of praise


Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.

Ephesians 4:29 - Watch what you say


Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Spiritual Growth Tips

Titus 3:2 - Be gentle


to malign no one, to be uncontentious, gentle, showing every consideration for all men.

Proverbs 15:1 - Be careful not to stir up anger


A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

Bible Verses on Anger

1 Timothy 5:13 - Gossips and Busybodies


And at the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention.

Luke 6:31 - The Golden Rule


"And just as you want people to treat you, treat them in the same way.

James 3:5-7 - #10 Control the tongue


So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. Behold, how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell. For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed, and has been tamed by the human race.


I pray these Bible Verses on gossip were helpful to you today. Please share them out of love with others that you know need to hear them.


Sources:

New American Standard Bible