Proverbs 18:8
The words of a slanderer are like tasty morsels; they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
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Other Translations
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
KJV1611 – Modern English
The words of a talebearer are like wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
The words{H1697} of a whisperer{H5372} are as dainty morsels,{H3859} And they go down{H3381} into the{H990} innermost parts.{H2315}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
The words{H1697} of a talebearer{H5372} are as wounds{H3859}{(H8693)}, and they go down{H3381}{(H8804)} into the innermost parts{H2315} of the belly{H990}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
The wordes of a slaunderer are very woudes, and go thorow vnto the ynmost partes of the body.
Geneva Bible (1560)
The wordes of a tale bearer are as flatterings, and they goe downe into the bowels of the belly.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
The wordes of a slaunderer are very woundes, and go through vnto the innermost partes of the body.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
¶ The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Webster's Bible (1833)
The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: They go down into a person's innermost parts.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
The words of a tale-bearer `are' as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down `to' the inner parts of the heart.
American Standard Version (1901)
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
American Standard Version (1901)
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
World English Bible (2000)
The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into the person’s innermost being.
Referenced Verses
- Lev 19:16 : 16 Do not go about spreading slander among your people. Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life. I am the LORD.
- Prov 16:28 : 28 A perverse person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
- Prov 26:20-22 : 20 Without wood, the fire goes out, and without a whisperer, strife ceases. 21 Charcoal for embers and wood for fire, and a contentious person for kindling strife. 22 The words of a gossip are like tasty morsels; they go down into the innermost being.
- Ps 52:2 : 2 When Doeg the Edomite came and reported to Saul, saying, 'David has gone to the house of Ahimelech.'
- Prov 12:18 : 18 There is one whose rash words are like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
- Ps 64:3-4 : 3 Hide me from the secret counsel of evildoers, from the tumult of those who practice wickedness. 4 They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their words like bitter arrows.
Similar Verses (AI)
These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.
- Prov 26:22-232 verses94%
22 The words of a gossip are like tasty morsels; they go down into the innermost being.
23 Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are fervent lips with an evil heart.
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19 A gossip betrays a confidence, so avoid anyone who talks too much.
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13 A gossip reveals secrets, but a trustworthy person keeps a matter confidential.
- Prov 18:6-72 verses78%
6 A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
7 The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his soul.
- Prov 16:27-282 verses74%
27 A worthless man plots evil, and his words are like a scorching fire.
28 A perverse person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
- Prov 26:27-282 verses74%
27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and the one who rolls a stone—it will come back upon them.
28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
- Prov 10:18-192 verses74%
18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.
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18 There is one whose rash words are like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
- Eccl 10:11-122 verses73%
11 If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.
12 The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.
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4 A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
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9 A lazy person in his work is a brother to a destroyer.
- Prov 6:18-192 verses71%
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,
19 a false witness who pours out lies, and one who stirs up conflict among brothers.
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18 Like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow is a person who gives false testimony against his neighbor.
- Prov 23:8-92 verses71%
8 You will vomit up the morsel you have eaten and waste your pleasant words.
9 Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.
- Prov 26:19-202 verses71%
19 so is the one who deceives their neighbor and says, 'I was only joking!'
20 Without wood, the fire goes out, and without a whisperer, strife ceases.
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8 Should I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord. Should I not avenge myself on such a nation as this?
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6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.
- Prov 18:20-212 verses70%
20 From the fruit of a man's mouth, his stomach is filled; he is satisfied with the yield of his lips.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
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6 My enemies speak evil of me, saying, 'When will he die, and his name perish?
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4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
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4 The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
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7 His mouth is full of curses and deceit and oppression; under his tongue are trouble and iniquity.
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2 From the fruit of their lips, people enjoy good things, but the appetite of the treacherous desires violence.
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20 A crooked heart will not find good, and the one with a deceitful tongue will fall into trouble.
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23 Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.
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9 LORD, lead me in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make Your way straight before me.
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28 A worthless witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
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5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
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16 Do not go about spreading slander among your people. Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life. I am the LORD.
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3 Who does not slander with his tongue, does no harm to his neighbor, and does not bring disgrace upon a relative.
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10 The one who winks with an eye causes trouble, and a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.
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23 As the north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks.
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21 He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him; he has violated his covenant.
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30 Blows that wound cleanse away evil; they purge the innermost being.
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14 Their mouths are full of curses and bitterness.
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14 He plots evil with deceit in his heart; he constantly stirs up dissension.
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.
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2 Help, LORD, for the godly have vanished; the faithful have disappeared from among humanity.