Proverbs 26:22DRA

Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 22 of 28

"The words of a talebearer as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly."
Proverbs 26:22

In context

20Where no wood is, the fire goeth out: so where no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

21coals to burning coals, and wood to fire; so a contentious man to kindle strife.

22The words of a talebearer as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

23Burning lips and a wicked heart a potsherd covered with silver dross.

24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

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