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Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart.
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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 American Standard Bible
The words of a gossiper are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
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.
World English Bible
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.