Proverbs 18:8
King James Version (KJV)
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
World English Bible (WEB)
The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.
Proverbs 18:8 Cross References
Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor; I am the LORD.
The tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
