Proverbs

²⁰For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth. ²¹As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife. ²²The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts. ²³Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross. ²⁴He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him: ²⁵When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart: ²⁶Though his hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.