Psalm 101:5
“Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 101Meaning
The ruler refuses hidden attacks on neighbors and pride that looks down on others. This concerns accountable speech and character in leadership, not suppression of legitimate criticism or dissent.
Truthful and accountable leadership
The closing rejects slander, arrogance, deceit, and corrupt administration while valuing faithful people and framing justice as a public responsibility.
Read carefully
Slander is not the same as evidence-based criticism, reporting abuse, whistleblowing, journalism, or legitimate dissent.
Reflection
Separate evidence-based criticism from rumor, humiliation, and character assassination.