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Proverbs 26:22
the words of a tattler, are dainties, they, therefore go down into the chambers of the inner man.
Proverbs 26:22 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 26:22 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 whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.
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In context
19 So, is a man who deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Was not, I, in sport?
20 Without wood a fire is quenched, and, where there is no tattler, strife is hushed.
21 Black coal to burning blocks, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man, for kindling strife.
22 the words of a tattler, are dainties, they, therefore go down into the chambers of the inner man.
23 Dross silver overlaid upon earthenware, so are burning lips, with a mischievous heart:
24 With his lips, the hater dissembleth, but, within himself, he layeth up deceit:
25 Though he make gracious his voice, do not trust him, for, seven abominations, are in his heart:
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