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 of the belly. 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 shewed before the congregation.