21As coal is for heat, and as wood for fire, So is a contentious man for kindling strife.
22The words of a talebearer are like dainties; For they go down to the innermost parts of the body.
23As drossy silver spread over an earthen vessel, So are warm lips and an evil heart.
24The hater dissembleth with his lips, And layeth up deceit within him.
25When he speaketh fair, believe him not! For there are seven abominations in his heart.
26His hatred is covered by deceit; His wickedness shall be revealed in the great assembly.