The words of a talebearer are like tasty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
Proverbs 26:22 - King James 2000 The words of a talebearer are tasty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the body. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts. Common English Bible The words of gossips are like choice snacks; they go down to the inmost parts. Catholic Public Domain Version The words of a whisperer seem simple, but they penetrate to the innermost parts of the self. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The words of a talebearer are as it were simple, but they reach to the innermost parts of the belly. |
The words of a talebearer are like tasty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
He that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore associate not with him who flatters with his lips.
In you are men that slander to shed blood: and in you they eat upon the mountains: in the midst of you they commit lewdness.
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.