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20 When there is no wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no troublesome person, the strife ceases. 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a malicious person to kindle strife. 22 The words of the malicious stir up trouble; they go down into the innermost parts of the heart. 23 Like silver dross which sticks to an earthen pot, so are enraged lips and an evil heart. 24 He who hates is known by his own speech; in his heart he entertains deceit; 25 Though he speaks in a gentle tone, believe him not; for there are seven abominations in his heart. 26 He who conceals hatred in his heart, his wickedness shall be revealed in the congregation. 27 He who digs a pit shall fall into it; and he who rolls a stone, it will return upon him. 28 A lying tongue hates the truth; and a troublesome mouth stirs up a quarrel. Proverbs 26:20-28, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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