Proverbs 18:8

King James 2000

The words of a talebearer are like tasty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

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A perverse man sows strife: and a whisperer separates best friends.

There is one that speaks like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise brings health.

You shall not go up and down as a talebearer among your people: neither shall you take a stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.

Your tongue devises evil; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.