Proverbs 26:22
the words of a tattler, are dainties, they, therefore go down into the chambers of the inner man.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
In Context
21Black coal to burning blocks, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man, for kindling strife.
23Dross silver overlaid upon earthenware, so are burning lips, with a mischievous heart:
Cross References
Proverbs 18:8the words of a tattler, are dainties, they, therefore go down into the chambers of the inner man.
Ezekiel 22:9Slanders, have arisen in thee For the sake of shedding blood,- And unto the mountains, have they eaten in thee, Lewdness, have they practised in the midst of thee:
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 26:21-23
20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. 22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. Contention is as a fire; it heats the spirit, burns up all that is good, and puts families and societies into a flame. Now here we are told how that fire is commonly kindled and kept burning, that we may avoid the occasions… Read the whole commentary →