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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

deceithatredwisdom

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