Proverbs 18:8
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The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 18:8
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
- Basic English Bible
The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
- Darby Bible
The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
- Webster's Bible
The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.
- World English Bible
The words of a tale-bearer [are] as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down [to] the inner parts of the heart.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 18:8
18:8 They go - They wound mortally.
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