Proverbs 18:8

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Additional Resources

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.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 26:22-23
    2 verses
    94%

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

    23 Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are [like] an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

  • Prov 20:19
    78%

    19 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

  • Prov 11:13
    78%

    13 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    78%

    6 A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

    7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

  • Prov 16:27-28
    2 verses
    74%

    27 A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.

    28 A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

  • Prov 26:27-28
    2 verses
    74%

    27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; And he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.

    28 A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    74%

    18 He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

    19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

  • Prov 12:18
    73%

    18 There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

  • Eccl 10:11-12
    2 verses
    73%

    11 If the serpent bite before it is charmed, then is there no advantage in the charmer.

    12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

  • Prov 17:4
    73%

    4 An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; [And] a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

  • Prov 18:9
    71%

    9 He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

  • Prov 6:18-19
    2 verses
    71%

    18 A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,

    19 A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.

  • Prov 25:18
    71%

    18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

  • Prov 23:8-9
    2 verses
    71%

    8 The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, And lose thy sweet words.

    9 Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 26:19-20
    2 verses
    71%

    19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?

    20 For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.

  • Jer 9:8
    71%

    8 Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbor with his mouth, but in his heart he layeth wait for him.

  • Prov 27:6
    70%

    6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

  • Prov 18:20-21
    2 verses
    70%

    20 A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

    21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

  • Ps 41:6
    69%

    6 And if he come to see [me], he speaketh falsehood; His heart gathereth iniquity to itself: When he goeth abroad, he telleth it.

  • Prov 15:4
    69%

    4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

  • Prov 18:4
    69%

    4 The words of a man's mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook.

  • Ps 10:7
    69%

    7 His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and oppression: Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.

  • Prov 13:2
    69%

    2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous [shall eat] violence.

  • Prov 17:20
    69%

    20 He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

  • Prov 21:23
    68%

    23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

  • Ps 5:9
    68%

    9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; Their inward part is very wickedness; Their throat is an open sepulchre; They flatter with their tongue.

  • Prov 19:28
    68%

    28 A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

  • Prov 29:5
    68%

    5 A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.

  • Lev 19:16
    68%

    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.

  • Ps 15:3
    68%

    3 He that slandereth not with his tongue, Nor doeth evil to his friend, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor;

  • Prov 10:10
    68%

    10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 25:23
    68%

    23 The north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

  • Ps 55:21
    68%

    21 His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.

  • Prov 20:30
    68%

    30 Stripes that wound cleanse away evil; And strokes [reach] the innermost parts.

  • Rom 3:14
    67%

    14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:

  • Prov 6:14
    67%

    14 In whose heart is perverseness, Who deviseth evil continually, Who soweth discord.

  • Prov 15:7
    67%

    7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Ps 12:2
    67%

    2 They speak falsehood every one with his neighbor: With flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.