The Sages have said, “There are three sins for which man is punished in this world and forfeits his portion in the World to Come. These are idolatry, immorality, and murder....... and Lashon Harah is a grave as all three.” They bring a proof from Scripture, and the Rishonim have explained that they are referring to habitual speakers of  Lashon Harah, people who do not try to avoid it, for to