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The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
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American Standard Version
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
Christian Standard Bible
A gossip’s words are like choice food that goes down to one’s innermost being.
English Standard Version
The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
King James Version
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
New International Version
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.
New King James Version
The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body.
New Living Translation
Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart.
World English Bible
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.