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Proverbs 18:8
The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs 18:8 · Darby Bible
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Proverbs 18:8 in other translations
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.
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In context
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
7 A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
8 The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9 He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.
10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
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