Proverbs 26:22 · KJV
“The words of a talebearer {are} as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. {innermost...: Heb. chambers}”
— Proverbs 26:22
{As} coals {are} to burning coals, and wood to fire; so {is} a contentious man to kindle strife.
Burning lips and a wicked heart {are like} a potsherd covered with silver dross.
Proverbs 26 — Context
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}
21{As} coals {are} to burning coals, and wood to fire; so {is} a contentious man to kindle strife.
22The words of a talebearer {are} as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. {innermost...: Heb. chambers}
23Burning lips and a wicked heart {are like} a potsherd covered with silver dross.
24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; {dissembleth: or, is known}
Cross References
Proverbs 18:8
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 20:19
He that goeth about {as} a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. {flattereth: or, enticeth}
Ezekiel 22:9
In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in thee they eat upon the mountains: in the midst of thee they commit lewdness. {that...: Heb. of slanders}