Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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 as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts.
Proverbs 20:19
He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets. Therefore do not associate with him who opens wide his lips.
Ezekiel 22:9
Slanderous men have been in thee to shed blood, and in thee they have eaten upon the mountains. In the midst of thee they have committed lewdness.
General references
1 Samuel 24:9
And David said to Saul, Why do thou hearken to men's words, saying, Behold, David seeks thy hurt?