Proverbs 26:22 - The Scriptures 1998

²² The words of a slanderer are as dainty morsels, Which go down into the inner parts of the heart.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²² The words of a talebearer are as wounds, And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²² The words of a whisperer or slanderer are like dainty morsels or words of sport [to some, but to others are like deadly wounds]; and they go down into the innermost parts of the body [or of the victim's nature].

American Standard Version (1901)

²² The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

Common English Bible

²² The words of gossips are like choice snacks; they go down to the inmost parts.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²² The words of a whisperer seem simple, but they penetrate to the innermost parts of the self.

Proverbs 26:22 Cross References

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a slanderer are like delicacies, And they go down into the inner parts of the heart.

Proverbs 20:19

He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with him Who speaks smoothly with his lips.

Ezekiel 22:9

“Slanderous men have been in you to shed blood. And in you are those who eat on the mountains. They have done wickedness in your midst.

Leviticus 19:16

‘Do not go slandering among your people. Do not stand against the blood of your neighbour. I am יהוה.