Proverbs 18:8 · KJV
“The words of a talebearer {are} as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. {talebearer: or, whisperer} {as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded} {most...: Heb. chambers}”
— Proverbs 18:8
A fool's mouth {is} his destruction, and his lips {are} the snare of his soul.
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Proverbs 18 — Context
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7A fool's mouth {is} his destruction, and his lips {are} the snare of his soul.
8The words of a talebearer {are} as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. {talebearer: or, whisperer} {as wounds: or, like as when men are wounded} {most...: Heb. chambers}
9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10The name of the LORD {is} a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. {safe: Heb. set aloft}
Cross References
Proverbs 16:28
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. {soweth: Heb. sendeth forth}
Leviticus 19:16
Thou shalt not go up and down {as} a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I {am} the LORD.
Proverbs 12:18
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise {is} health.
Proverbs 26:20-22
Where no wood is, {there} the fire goeth out: so where {there is} no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. {Where no...: Heb. Without wood} {talebearer: or, whisperer} {ceaseth: Heb. is silent}
Psalms 64:3-4
Who whet their tongue like a sword, {and} bend {their bows to shoot} their arrows, {even} bitter words:
Psalms 52:2
Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.