Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:16
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. Proverbs 18:8
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. Proverbs 20;19
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. Proverbs 16:28
Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. Psalms 52:2
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. Proverbs 25:23
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. The words of a talebearer are as wounds and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. Proverbs 26:20-22
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Psalms 34:13