Proverbs 26:22
King James Version
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs 26:22 in context
Proverbs 26:20
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
Proverbs 26:21
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Proverbs 26:22SELECTED VERSE
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs 26:23
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
Proverbs 26:24
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;