NET Bible
"The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into a person’s innermost being."
— Proverbs 26:22, 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 whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.”
“The words of a talebearer are as it were simple, but they reach to the innermost parts of the belly.”
“The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, they 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.”
so is a person who has deceived his neighbor, and said,“Was I not only joking?”
Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases.
Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into a person’s innermost being.
Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.
The one who hates others disguises it with his lips, but he stores up deceit within him.
When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him.