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Proverbs 26:22

Words and speechSin

20 Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.

21 Like charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.

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

23 Like glaze covering an earthen vessel are burning lips and a wicked heart.

24 A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.

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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 whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the 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 one whispering [are] like morsels being swallowed, they even go down [to] 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 deler.
B1930
En øretuters ord er som velsmakende retter, og de trenger ned i hjertets indre.

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