Proverbs 18:8

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.

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Referenced Verses

  • Lev 19:16 : 16 You must not go about as a slanderer among your people. You must not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the LORD.
  • Prov 16:28 : 28 A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends.
  • Prov 26:20-22 : 20 Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases. 21 Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife. 22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into a person’s innermost being.
  • Ps 52:2 : 2 Your tongue carries out your destructive plans; it is as effective as a sharp razor, O deceiver.
  • Prov 12:18 : 18 Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.
  • Ps 64:3-4 : 3 They sharpen their tongues like a sword; they aim their arrow, a slanderous charge, 4 in order to shoot down the innocent in secluded places. They shoot at him suddenly and are unafraid of retaliation.

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
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    22The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into a person’s innermost being.

    23Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.

  • Prov 20:19
    78%

    19The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

  • Prov 11:13
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    13The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

  • Prov 18:6-7
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    6The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

    7The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.

  • Prov 16:27-28
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    27A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and his slander is like a scorching fire.

    28A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends.

  • Prov 26:27-28
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    27The one who digs a pit will fall into it; the one who rolls a stone– it will come back on him.

    28A lying tongue hates those crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

  • Prov 10:18-19
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    18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

    19When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

  • Prov 12:18
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    18Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

  • Eccl 10:11-12
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    11If the snake should bite before it is charmed, the snake charmer is in trouble.

    12Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

  • Prov 17:4
    73%

    4One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.

  • Prov 18:9
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    9The one who is slack in his work is a brother to one who destroys.

  • Prov 6:18-19
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    18a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,

    19a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.

  • Prov 25:18
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    18Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow, so is the one who testifies against his neighbor as a false witness.

  • Prov 23:8-9
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    8you will vomit up the little bit you have eaten, and will have wasted your pleasant words.

    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 26:19-20
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    19so is a person who has deceived his neighbor, and said,“Was I not only joking?”

    20Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases.

  • Jer 9:8
    71%

    8Their tongues are like deadly arrows. They are always telling lies. Friendly words for their neighbors come from their mouths. But their minds are thinking up ways to trap them.

  • Prov 27:6
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    6Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.

  • Prov 18:20-21
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    20From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied, with the product of his lips he will be satisfied.

    21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.

  • Ps 41:6
    69%

    6When someone comes to visit, he pretends to be friendly; he thinks of ways to defame me, and when he leaves he slanders me.

  • Prov 15:4
    69%

    4Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse speech breaks the spirit.

  • Prov 18:4
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    4The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

  • Ps 10:7
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    7His mouth is full of curses and deceptive, harmful words; his tongue injures and destroys.

  • Prov 13:2
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    2From the fruit of his speech a person eats good things, but the treacherous desire the fruit of violence.

  • Prov 17:20
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    20The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.

  • Prov 21:23
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    23The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

  • Ps 5:9
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    9For they do not speak the truth; their stomachs are like the place of destruction, their throats like an open grave, their tongues like a steep slope leading into it.

  • Prov 19:28
    68%

    28A crooked witness scorns justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

  • Prov 29:5
    68%

    5The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

  • Lev 19:16
    68%

    16You must not go about as a slanderer among your people. You must not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the LORD.

  • Ps 15:3
    68%

    3He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor.

  • Prov 10:10
    68%

    10The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

  • Prov 25:23
    68%

    23The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.

  • Ps 55:21
    68%

    21His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords.

  • Prov 20:30
    68%

    30Beatings and wounds cleanse away evil, and floggings cleanse the innermost being.

  • Rom 3:14
    67%

    14“Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”

  • Prov 6:14
    67%

    14he plots evil with perverse thoughts in his heart, he spreads contention at all times.

  • Prov 15:7
    67%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

  • Ps 12:2
    67%

    2People lie to one another; they flatter and deceive.