Thematic Bible: Talebearers


Thematic Bible




A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.
Verse ConceptsEvil SpeakingStomachsSavourinessUnder One's Breathgossiping


Without wood, fire goes out; without a gossip, conflict dies down. As charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. A gossip's words are like choice food that goes down to one's innermost being.

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