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Proverbs 26:22
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Proverbs 26:22
22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
22*†The words of a tale-bearer are as woundes, and they goe downe into the innermost parts of the belly.
- Heb. chambers.
- Cha.18.8
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 26:22
Spoken or written expressions; sayings, messages, commands, promises, or accounts.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
talebearer
One who spreads private reports or gossip and thereby causes strife.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Bodily injuries, hurts, or blows that break or damage the flesh.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Farthest inward; most remote from the outward part.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Portions or divisions of a whole; also divides, separates, departs, or assigns shares.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
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Open the full verse study8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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Open the full verse study19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
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Open the full verse study9In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in thee they eat upon the mountains: in the midst of thee they commit lewdness.
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