Proverbs 26:22

Proverbs 26:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
• New International Version (NIV)The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body.

Context of Proverbs 26:22

20Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases. 21Like charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being. 23Like glaze covering an earthen vessel are burning lips and a wicked heart. 24A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.

Proverbs 26:22 word by word

דִּבְרֵ֣י נִ֭רְגָּן כְּמִֽתְלַהֲמִ֑ים וְ֝הֵ֗ם יָרְד֥וּ חַדְרֵי־בָֽטֶן׃Read the interlinear

• The wordsדָּבָרdâbâr · wordH1697
• of a gossipרָגַןrâgan · to grumbleH7279
• are like choice morselsלָהַםlâham · to swallowH3859
• thatהֵ֫מָּהhêm hêmmâh · they(masc.)H1992
• go downיָרַדyârad · to go downH3381
• into the inmost beingחֶ֫דֶרcheder · chamberH2315
• into the inmost beingבֶּ֫טֶןbeţen · belly: bodyH990

Cross-references for Proverbs 26:22

• Proverbs 18:8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
• 2 Samuel 20:9“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.
• Ezekiel 33:31So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.
• Luke 22:47While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.

Commentaries on Proverbs 26:22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22The words of a tale-bearer - The same with Proverbs 18:8; (note), where see the note.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22Compare the marginal reference note.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 20-22Verses 20-22 Contention heats the spirit, and puts families and societies into a flame. And that fire is commonly kindled and kept burning by whisperers and backbiters.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 22This saying is repeated in Proverbs 18:8.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2222. (Compare Pr 18:8).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 26:22

• Slander
• Speaking
• Talebearer

In the dictionaries

• Causeless
• Conceit
• Kindle
• Render
• Seemly
• Sport
• Talebearer
• Hezekiah (2)
• Proverbs, the Book of
• Tale

Commentaries on Proverbs 26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings