“The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.”
Proverbs 18:8 (KJV) |
Proverbs 18:8
From Proverbs 18, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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6
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7
A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.