Ben Sira 28:12

12 You can blow on a spark to make it glow, or you can spit on it to put it out. Either way, you do it with your mouth.

Ben Sira 28:12 In-Context

10 The more fuel, the hotter the fire. The more stubbornness, the hotter the argument. And the stronger or richer people are, the angrier they can afford to become.
11 An argument that blazes out suddenly can lead to violence.
12 You can blow on a spark to make it glow, or you can spit on it to put it out. Either way, you do it with your mouth.
13 Gossips and liars deserve to be cursed, because they have been the ruin of many people who were minding their own business.
14 Many have had their lives ruined and have been driven from their homes because of people who meddled in their business. Such unwanted interference has resulted in the destruction of strong cities and the homes of respected people.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.