18As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death;
19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith: 'Am not I in sport?'
20Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
23Burning 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 be concealed with deceit, his wickedness shall be revealed before the congregation.
27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein; and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return upon him.
28A lying tongue hateth those that are crushed by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Proverbs 26
Proverbs 26:18-28