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Proverbs 26:22 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: King James Version
" The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. "
Proverbs 26:22
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within
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Proverbs 26:1
"As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool."
Proverbs 26:2
"As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come."
Proverbs 26:3
"A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back."
Proverbs 26:4
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like"
Proverbs 26:5
"Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit."
Proverbs 26:6
"He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage."
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