Proverbs 18:8

New Messianic Version Bible

The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse (twisted) [habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition] man sows strife: and a whisperer separates chief friends.

Proverbs 12:18

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

Leviticus 19:16

youi shall not go up and down [as] a talebearer among youi people: neither shall youi stand against the blood of youi neighbour: I [am] the Lord-Yehōvah (Messiah Pre-Incarnate).

Psalm 52:2

Your2s tongue devises mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

Proverbs 18:7

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

Proverbs 18:9

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