NET Bible
"The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into the person’s innermost being."
— Proverbs 18:8, NET Bible
“The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.”
“The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts. ”
“The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.”
“The words of the double tongued are as if they were harmless: and they reach even to the inner parts of the bowels. Fear casteth down the slothful: and the souls of the effeminate shall be hungry.”
“The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.”
“The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.”
It is terrible to show partiality to the wicked, by depriving a righteous man of justice.
The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into the person’s innermost being.
The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.
The name of the LORD is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.
The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.