11
An hasty contention kindleth a fire: and an hasty fighting sheddeth blood.
12
If thou blow the spark, it shall burn: if thou spit upon it, it shall be quenched: and both these come out of thy mouth.
13
Curse the whisperer and doubletongued: for such have destroyed many that were at peace.
14
A backbiting tongue hath disquieted many, and driven them from nation to nation: strong cities hath it pulled down, and overthrown the houses of great men.
15
A backbiting tongue hath cast out virtuous women, and deprived them of their labours.