Proverbs 18

NET

8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into the person’s innermost being.


Darby

8 The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the bellyD4335.


Darby Bible Notes

belly - Or 'into the depths (lit. 'chambers') of the soul;' and so chs. 20.27,30; 26.22.


KJV

8 The words of a talebearerK4245[are] as woundsK4246, and they go down into the innermost partsK4247of the belly.


KJV Bible Notes

talebearer: Or, whisperer. as wounds: Or, like as when men are wounded. innermost parts: Heb. chambers.