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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 whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the 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, they 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; mas ellas entran hasta lo secreto del vientre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Los chismes son como bocados sabrosos; llegan hasta lo más profundo del corazón.

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