Proverbs 26:22-24
Amplified Bible
22
The words of a whisperer (gossip) are like dainty morsels [to be greedily eaten];
They go down into the innermost chambers of the body [to be remembered and mused upon].(A)
23
Like a [common] clay vessel covered with the silver dross [making it appear silver when it has no real value]
Are burning lips [murmuring manipulative words] and a wicked heart.
24
He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
But he stores up deceit in his heart.
Proverbs 26:22-24
New International Version
22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
they go down to the inmost parts.(A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:23 Hebrew; Septuagint smooth
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