Revised Version 1895
Proverbs 26:22
22The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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
20For lack of wood the fire goeth out: and where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth. 21As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to inflame strife. The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 23Fervent lips and a wicked heart are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross. 24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him:
Read all of Proverbs 26Proverbs 26:22 word by word
דִּבְרֵ֣י נִ֭רְגָּן כְּמִֽתְלַהֲמִ֑ים וְ֝הֵ֗ם יָרְד֥וּ חַדְרֵי־בָֽטֶן׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 26:22
- Proverbs 18:8The words of a whisperer are as dainty, morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
- 2 Samuel 20:9And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well with thee, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.
- Ezekiel 33:31And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but do them not: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their gain.
- Luke 22:47While he yet spake, behold, a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them; and he drew near unto 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
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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
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