“You shall not go about as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the Lord.”
Bible Verses About Slander
Understanding Slander
Leviticus 19:16
“You shall not go about as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the Lord.”
Proverbs 10:18
“The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool.”
Proverbs 11:13
“A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.”
Proverbs 20:19
“Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.”
Psalms 101:5
“Whoever slanders his neighbor secretly, I will destroy. Whoever has a haughty look and an arrogant heart, I will not endure.”
Psalms 15:3
“He does not slander with his tongue and does no evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against his friend.”
Proverbs 26:20
“For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.”
Proverbs 17:9
“Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.”
Ecclesiastes 7:21
“Do not take to heart all the things that people say, lest you hear your servant cursing you.”
1 Peter 2:1
“So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.”
Slander in Community
James 4:11
“Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother speaks evil against the law and judges the law.”
Proverbs 25:23
“The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.”
Ephesians 4:31
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.”
Colossians 3:8
“But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.”
1 Timothy 5:13
“Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not.”
Proverbs 6:16-19
“There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood. A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.”
Galatians 5:15
“But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.”
Proverbs 18:8
“The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.”
Romans 1:29
“They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips.”
Slander and Its Consequences
Matthew 12:36
“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak.”
Psalms 50:19
“You give your mouth free rein for evil, and your tongue frames deceit.”
Proverbs 11:9
“With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.”
Proverbs 19:5
“A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape.”
Psalms 140:11
“Let not the slanderer be established in the land; let evil hunt down the violent man speedily!”
Romans 3:13
“Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive. The venom of asps is under their lips.”
Proverbs 28:23
“Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue.”
Psalms 101:7
“No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes.”
Matthew 18:15
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.”
Jeremiah 9:4
“Let everyone beware of his neighbor, and put no trust in any brother, for every brother is a deceiver, and every neighbor goes about as a slanderer.”
Overcoming Slander
Luke 6:28
“Bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”
1 Peter 3:9
“Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.”
Matthew 5:11-12
“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Romans 12:14
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.”
Proverbs 12:22
“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are His delight.”
1 Thessalonians 5:15
“See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.”
Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
Proverbs 29:11
“A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.”
James 1:19
“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.”
2 Corinthians 10:5
“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.”
God’s View on Slander
Psalms 31:18
“Let the lying lips be mute, which speak insolently against the righteous in pride and contempt.”
Proverbs 12:6
“The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright delivers them.”
Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.”
Psalms 119:163
“I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law.”
Proverbs 15:28
“The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.”
2 Timothy 3:1-3
“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy.”
Psalms 120:2
“Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue.”
John 8:44
“You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”
Psalms 141:3
“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!”
1 John 2:4
“Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him.”
Final Thoughts
Slandering can cause deep wounds in our communities and relationships. It’s essential for us to recognize the seriousness of our words and the impact they can have on others. When we choose to speak kindly and uphold the truth, we contribute to a more loving environment.
We are called to put away bitterness and embrace peace in our interactions. This takes practice and patience, yet it’s worth it. Let’s remember the teachings of the Bible and strive to be a reflection of Christ’s love in the way we communicate with one another.
As we seek to live a life free from slander, we can uplift those around us and build stronger connections. It’s a journey we can all partake in together, filled with hope and encouragement. If you’re interested in exploring other Biblical teachings, you might want to check out some other informative topics.