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Proverbs 26:22
The words of a tale-bearer are as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down to the inner parts of the heart.
Proverbs 26:22 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 hath a man deceived his neighbour, And hath said, `Am not I playing?'
20 Without wood is fire going out, And without a tale-bearer, contention ceaseth,
21 Coal to burning coals, and wood to fire, And a man of contentions to kindle strife.
22 The words of a tale-bearer are as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down to the inner parts of the heart.
23 Silver of dross spread over potsherd, Are burning lips and an evil heart.
24 By his lips doth a hater dissemble, And in his heart he placeth deceit,
25 When his voice is gracious trust not in him, For seven abominations are in his heart.
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