Proverbs 18:8

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 18:8

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

The words of the double-tongued seem simple. And they reach even to the interior of the gut. Fear casts down the lazy, but the souls of the effeminate shall go hungry.

ERV

The words of a whisperer are as dainty, morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

NHEB

The words of a gossip are like tasty morsels, and they go down into a person's innermost parts.

SMT

The words of the tale-bearer as dainty morsels, and they will go down to the chambers of the belly.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 18:8

ThewordsH1697Noun MasculineofatalebearerH5372VerbareaswoundsH3859VerbandtheygodownH3381VerbintotheinnermostpartsH2315Noun MasculineofthebellyH990Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 18:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 18:8

Summary

Gossip causes deep, lasting internal harm

Event

Effect of talebearer's words

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC