Proverbs 18:8
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
In other versions
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
ASV
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.
BBE
The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
DBY
The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: They go down into a person's innermost parts.
WEB
The words of a tale-bearer `are' as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down `to' the inner parts of the heart.
YLT
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
ENG
The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
WBT
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
BSB
In context
6A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.