Proverbs 18:8
The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
In context
5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the righteous of justice. 6 A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. 7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. 8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
9 Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys. 10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. 11 A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 18:8 in the KJV
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 18:8 in the NIV
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.