22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;

they go down to the inmost parts.

22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds,

And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

22 Rumors are dainty morsels

that sink deep into one’s heart.

22 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles,

And they go down into the inmost body.

22 The words of a gossip are like tasty bits of food;

people like to gobble them up.

22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels,

And they go down into the innermost parts.

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

22 The words of a gossip are swallowed greedily, 

and they go down into a person’s innermost being. 

22 A gossip’s words are like choice food

that goes down to one’s innermost being.

22 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;

they go down into the inner parts of the body.

22 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels,

and they go down to the inner parts of the body.

22 The words of anyone who talks about others are like tasty bites of food.

They go deep down inside you.

22 The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels,

And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.