Proverbs 26:22

The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

Proverbs 20:19

He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
Therefore do not associate with a gossip.

Ezekiel 22:9

Slanderous men have been in you for the purpose of shedding blood, and in you they have eaten at the mountain shrines. In your midst they have committed acts of lewdness.

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Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Words

Proverbs 18:8
The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
Proverbs 20:19
He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
Ezekiel 22:9
Slanderous men have been in you for the purpose of shedding blood, and in you they have eaten at the mountain shrines. In your midst they have committed acts of lewdness.

General references

1 Samuel 24:9
David said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of men, saying, ‘Behold, David seeks to harm you’?