Proverbs 26:22
The words of a talebearer as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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20 Where no wood is, the fire goeth out: so where no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
21 coals to burning coals, and wood to fire; so a contentious man to kindle strife.
22 The words of a talebearer as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
23 Burning lips and a wicked heart a potsherd covered with silver dross.
24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;