Proverbs 18:8
The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.
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Referenced Verses
- Lev 19:16 : 16 "'You shall not go up and down as a slanderer among your people. "'You shall not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am Yahweh.
- Prov 16:28 : 28 A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
- Prov 26:20-22 : 20 For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down. 21 As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife. 22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.
- Ps 52:2 : 2 Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
- Prov 12:18 : 18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
- Ps 64:3-4 : 3 who sharpen their tongue like a sword, and aim their arrows, deadly words, 4 to shoot innocent men from ambushes. They shoot at him suddenly and fearlessly.
Similar Verses (AI)
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22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.
23 Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
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19 He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
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13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
- Prov 18:6-72 verses78%
6 A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
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27 A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
28 A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
- Prov 26:27-282 verses74%
27 Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.
28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts; and a flattering mouth works ruin.
- Prov 10:18-192 verses74%
18 He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
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18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
- Eccl 10:11-122 verses73%
11 If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer's tongue.
12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
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4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
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9 One who is slack in his work is brother to him who is a master of destruction.
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18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,
19 a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.
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18 A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
- Prov 23:8-92 verses71%
8 The morsel which you have eaten you shall vomit up, and lose your good words.
9 Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
- Prov 26:19-202 verses71%
19 is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"
20 For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
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8 Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaks deceit: one speaks peaceably to his neighbor with his mouth, but in his heart he lays wait for him.
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6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
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20 A man's stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.
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6 If he comes to see me, he speaks falsehood. His heart gathers iniquity to itself. When he goes abroad, he tells it.
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4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
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4 The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
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7 His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.
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2 By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.
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20 One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
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23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
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9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth. Their heart is destruction. Their throat is an open tomb. They flatter with their tongue.
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28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
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5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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16 "'You shall not go up and down as a slanderer among your people. "'You shall not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am Yahweh.
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3 He who doesn't slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor casts slurs against his fellow man;
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10 One winking with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.
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23 The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
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21 His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
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30 Wounding blows cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the innermost parts.
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14 "whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness."
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14 in whose heart is perverseness, who devises evil continually, who always sows discord.
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
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2 Everyone lies to his neighbor. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart.