20 For lack of wood the fire goes out; Where there is no gossip, a quarrel dies down.
21 As coals are to hot embers, And wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, They go down into the innermost parts.
23 Like silver dross on an earthen vessel Are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
24 A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, But he harbors evil in his heart.
25 When his speech is charming, don`t believe him; For there are seven abominations in his heart:
26 His malice may be concealed by deception, But his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
