Proverbs 26:22 Meaning
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Context Explained
20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 12:22
Both verses discuss the consequences of deceitfulness.
Matthew 7:15
Jesus warns about false prophets, paralleling the deceit mentioned in Proverbs 26:24.
1 John 2:9
Both verses discuss the nature of true love versus hatred.
Source: Proverbs 26:22