Proverbs 26:20-28

1. 20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

2. 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

3. 22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

4. 23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

5. 24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

6. 25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

7. 26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.

8. 27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

9. 28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

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