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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 18, Verse 8

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A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, and his lips [are] the snare of his soul.
King James Version
The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
American Standard Version
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
New English Translation
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into the person’s innermost being.
World English Bible
The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.
9
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10
The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11
The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [is] humility.
13
He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him.
14
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17
[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.