Proverbs 10:18

18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever utters slander is a fool.

Proverbs 17:4

4An evildoer listens to wicked lips,
and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

Proverbs 25:23

23The north wind brings forth rain,
and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.

Jeremiah 20:10

10 aFor I hear many whispering.
bTerror is on every side!
Denounce him! cLet us denounce him!”
say all my dclose friends,
ewatching for fmy fall.
Perhaps he will be deceived;
then gwe can overcome him
and take our revenge on him.”

Matthew 28:14-15

14And if this comes to hthe governor’s ears, we will isatisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” 15So they took the money and did as they were directed. And this story has been spread among the Jews jto this day.

Romans 3:8

8And why not kdo evil that good may come?—as some people slanderously charge us with saying. Their condemnation is just.

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