Proverbs 26:22
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, they 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 whisperer are as dainty morsels, They go down into the 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
20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;