A gossip’s words are like choice food
that goes down to one’s innermost being.[a](A)

The one who is truly lazy in his work
is brother to a vandal.[b](B)

10 The name of Yahweh is a strong tower;(C)
the righteous run to it and are protected.[c](D)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:8 Lit to the chambers of the belly
  2. Proverbs 18:9 Lit master of destruction
  3. Proverbs 18:10 Lit raised high

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