Proverbs 18:8
“The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.”
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Cross-References
“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.”
“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.”
“Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the Lord.”
“A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.”
“There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.”