“The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.”
Proverbs 26:22 (KJV) |
Proverbs 26:22
From Proverbs 26, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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20
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
21
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
23
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
24
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;