The Morning Psalm

Proverbs 26:22

King James Version

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

Proverbs 26:22 in context

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

21As 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.

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;

About this book

The Book of Proverbs — summary, themes & key verses

Wisdom for daily life — short, practical sayings on how to live well in the fear of God.