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Proverbs 18:8

Words and speech

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

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

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.

9 Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

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

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BSB
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
KJV
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
WEB
The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.
ASV
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
DARBY
The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
BLB
The words of a whisperer [are] like things to be gulped, and they go down into the chambers of the belly.
ÅB
En øretuters ord er som velsmakende retter, og de trenger ned i hjertets indre.
OTB
Ordene til en sladrehank er som utvalgte biter; de går ned til de innerste delene.
B1930
En øretuters ord er som velsmakende retter, og de trenger ned i hjertets indre.

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