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, fire goes out; without a gossip, conflict dies down. 21As charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife. A gossip’s words are like choice food that goes down to one’s innermost being. 23Smooth lips with an evil heart are like glaze on an earthen vessel. 24A hateful person disguises himself with his speech and harbors deceit within.

Proverbs 26:22 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• The wordsדָּבָרdâbâr · wordH1697
• of a talebearerנִרְגָּןnirgân · whispererH5372
• as woundsלָהַםlâham · to swallowH3859
• and they go downיָרַדyârad · to go downH3381
• into the innermost partsחֶ֫דֶרcheder · chamberH2315
• of the bellyבֶּ֫טֶןbeţen · belly: bodyH990

Cross-references for Proverbs 26:22

• Proverbs 18:8A gossip’s words are like choice food that goes down to one’s innermost being.
• 2 Samuel 20:9Joab asked Amasa, “Are you well, my brother?” Then with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.
• Ezekiel 33:31So my people come to you in crowds, sit in front of you, and hear your words, but they don’t obey them. Their mouths go on passionately, but their hearts pursue dishonest profit.
• Luke 22:47While he was still speaking, suddenly a mob came, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near 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