8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.


In Context

5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice.

6 A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

7 A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.

9 One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Proverbs 18:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:8The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

18:8The words of the double tongued are as if they were harmless: and they reach even to the inner parts of the bowels. Fear casteth down the slothful: and the souls of the effeminate shall be hungry.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

18:8The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:8The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

18:8The words of a whisperer are as dainty, morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:8The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:8The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

18:8The words of a tale-bearer are as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down to the inner parts of the heart.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.