Berean Standard Bible
“The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.”
Proverbs 18 collects sayings about speech, and this verse speaks about gossip. The writer notes how appealing it can be to hear harmful things said about others.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
World English Bible (WEB)
The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.
King James Version (KJV)
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Las palabras del chismoso parecen blandas, y descienden hasta lo íntimo del vientre.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Los chismes son como delicioso bocado, pero penetran hasta lo más profundo del ser.
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