Proverbs 26:22
“The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.”
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
Cross-References
“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.”
“Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.”
“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.”
“The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.”
“In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in thee they eat upon the mountains: in the midst of thee they commit lewdness.”