Proverbs 26:22

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

In context

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.

22 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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
KJV King James Version: The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
WEB World English Bible: The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.
ASV American Standard Version: The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: The words of a tale-bearer [are] as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down [to] the inner parts of the heart.
DBY Darby Translation: The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
WBS Webster Bible: The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.