KJVThe words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
The words of a tale-bearer are as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down to the inner parts of the heart.
The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
P R O V E R B S CHAP. XXVI. Proper Treatment of Fools. 1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. Note, 1. It is too common a thing for honour to be given to fools, who are utterly…