Proverbs 18:8-10

New Living Translation

⁸Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart.

⁹A lazy person is as bad as
someone who destroys things.

¹⁰The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
the godly run to him and are safe.

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Proverbs 18:8-10

New International Version

⁸The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
they go down to the inmost parts.^(A)

⁹One who is slack in his work
is brother to one who destroys.^(B)

¹⁰The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;^(C)
the righteous run to it and are safe.^(D)

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Proverbs 18:8-10

English Standard Version

⁸^(A)The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
    they go down into ^(B)the inner parts of the body.
⁹Whoever is slack in his work
    is a ^(C)brother to him who destroys.
¹⁰^(D)The name of the Lord is ^(E)a strong tower;
    the righteous man runs into it and ^(F)is safe.