Proverbs 26:22
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
American King James Version (AKJV)
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, they go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
Webster's Revision
The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
World English Bible
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.
English Revised Version (ERV)
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Clarke's Proverbs 26:22 Bible Commentary
The words of a tale-bearer - The same with Proverbs 18:8 (note), where see the note.
Barnes's Proverbs 26:22 Bible Commentary
Compare the marginal reference note.
