Do not spread false reports. Do not help a guilty person by being a malicious witness.

Exodus 23:1

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart.

James 1:26

A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.

Proverbs 11:13

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

Proverbs 17:9

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.

Proverbs 18:8

He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets; therefore, do not associate with him.

Proverbs 20:19

Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.

Proverbs 26:20