The nachash - snake - that caused man to sin will not be cured in the future. Similarly, the one who gossips will lack a cure, heaven forbid.

There are negative results in this world for one who is involved in constant gossip.

When a person is involved in negative speech, it can taint the holy words he says as well, heaven forbid.

When a person is involved in negative speech, it can taint the holy words he says as well, heaven forbid.

One who is constantly involved in spreading gossip causes great detriment to himself, including the fact that his prayers will not be answered, and others will have to pray on his behalf.

Although we do not have this spiritual affliction on our physical bodies today, it can still be found on the soul.

The purpose of the spiritual affliction of Tzara'as was to awaken a person to his sin, and encourage him to repent and heal himself of his spiritual sickness of gossip.

We explore the punishment for one who is constantly involved in speaking gossip, the spiritual ailment called tzara'as.

We explore the punishment for one who is constantly involved in speaking gossip, the spiritual ailment called tzara'as.

The avid gossiper is aptly compared by our sages to a rabid dog.