Proverbs 26:22

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The words of a gossip are like tasty morsels; they go down into the innermost being.

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  • Prov 18:8 : 8 The words of a slanderer are like tasty morsels; they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
  • Prov 20:19 : 19 A gossip betrays a confidence, so avoid anyone who talks too much.
  • Ezek 22:9 : 9 The men in you who slander for the purpose of shedding blood eat at the high places; they commit lewdness in your midst.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 18:6-8
    3 verses
    94%

    6A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

    7The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his soul.

    8The words of a slanderer are like tasty morsels; they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

  • Prov 20:19
    78%

    19A gossip betrays a confidence, so avoid anyone who talks too much.

  • Prov 11:13
    77%

    13A gossip reveals secrets, but a trustworthy person keeps a matter confidential.

  • Prov 26:17-21
    5 verses
    76%

    17Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is someone who meddles in a quarrel not their own.

    18Like a madman who shoots fiery arrows, arrows, and death,

    19so is the one who deceives their neighbor and says, 'I was only joking!'

    20Without wood, the fire goes out, and without a whisperer, strife ceases.

    21Charcoal for embers and wood for fire, and a contentious person for kindling strife.

  • Prov 26:23-24
    2 verses
    76%

    23Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are fervent lips with an evil heart.

    24An enemy disguises themselves with their lips, but in their heart, they harbor deceit.

  • Prov 26:26-28
    3 verses
    74%

    26Though hatred is concealed by deceit, its wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

    27Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and the one who rolls a stone—it will come back upon them.

    28A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

  • Prov 16:27-28
    2 verses
    74%

    27A worthless man plots evil, and his words are like a scorching fire.

    28A perverse person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.

  • Prov 17:4
    72%

    4A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

  • Prov 27:6
    71%

    6Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.

  • Prov 12:18
    71%

    18There is one whose rash words are like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

  • Prov 25:18
    70%

    18Like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow is a person who gives false testimony against his neighbor.

  • Prov 6:19
    70%

    19a false witness who pours out lies, and one who stirs up conflict among brothers.

  • Eccl 10:11-12
    2 verses
    70%

    11If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.

    12The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.

  • Prov 25:23
    70%

    23As the north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks.

  • Ps 55:21
    69%

    21He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him; he has violated his covenant.

  • Ps 41:6-7
    2 verses
    69%

    6My enemies speak evil of me, saying, 'When will he die, and his name perish?

    7When one of them comes to visit, he speaks falsely, his heart gathers wickedness, and when he goes out, he tells it to others.

  • Prov 10:18-19
    2 verses
    69%

    18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Jer 9:8
    69%

    8Should I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord. Should I not avenge myself on such a nation as this?

  • Prov 23:8
    69%

    8You will vomit up the morsel you have eaten and waste your pleasant words.

  • Prov 18:20
    69%

    20From the fruit of a man's mouth, his stomach is filled; he is satisfied with the yield of his lips.

  • Ps 52:2
    69%

    2When Doeg the Edomite came and reported to Saul, saying, 'David has gone to the house of Ahimelech.'

  • Ps 10:7
    68%

    7His mouth is full of curses and deceit and oppression; under his tongue are trouble and iniquity.

  • Rom 3:14
    68%

    14Their mouths are full of curses and bitterness.

  • Prov 20:30
    68%

    30Blows that wound cleanse away evil; they purge the innermost being.

  • Ps 5:9
    68%

    9LORD, lead me in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make Your way straight before me.

  • Prov 15:4
    68%

    4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

  • Prov 21:23
    68%

    23Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.

  • Prov 6:14
    68%

    14He plots evil with deceit in his heart; he constantly stirs up dissension.

  • Ps 12:2
    68%

    2Help, LORD, for the godly have vanished; the faithful have disappeared from among humanity.

  • Prov 17:20
    68%

    20A crooked heart will not find good, and the one with a deceitful tongue will fall into trouble.

  • Prov 24:2
    68%

    2For their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk of trouble.

  • Prov 13:2
    67%

    2From the fruit of their lips, people enjoy good things, but the appetite of the treacherous desires violence.

  • Prov 21:6
    67%

    6The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a trap of death.

  • Prov 29:5
    67%

    5A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

  • Prov 29:24
    67%

    24Whoever partners with a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse but does not testify.