Proverbs 18:7-9

Darby Translation

⁷A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

⁸The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

⁹He also who is indolent in his work is brother of the destroyer.

Proverbs 18:7-9

New International Version

⁷The mouths of fools are their undoing,
and their lips are a snare^(A) to their very lives.^(B)

⁸The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
they go down to the inmost parts.^(C)

⁹One who is slack in his work
is brother to one who destroys.^(D)

Darby Translation (DARBY)

New International Version (NIV)