9
A sinful man disquieteth friends, and maketh debate among them that be at peace.
10
As the matter of the fire is, so it burneth; and as a man's strength is, so is his wrath; and according to his riches his anger riseth; and the stronger they are which contend, the more they will be inflamed.
11
A hasty contention kindleth a fire, and a 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 double-tongued, for such have destroyed many that were at peace.
Third Millennium Bible (TMB), New Authorized Version, Copyright 1998 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.