Verse 8

The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

Referenced Verses

  • Lev 19:16 : 16 Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor: I am Jehovah.
  • Prov 16:28 : 28 A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
  • Prov 26:20-22 : 20 For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth. 21 [ As] coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife. 22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
  • Ps 52:2 : 2 Thy tongue deviseth very wickedness, Like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
  • Prov 12:18 : 18 There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
  • Ps 64:3-4 : 3 Who have whet their tongue like a sword, And have aimed their arrows, even bitter words, 4 That they may shoot in secret places at the perfect: Suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.