Sirach 28:10

10 A fire burns in proportion to its fuel, and conflict increases the longer it continues. The more powerful individuals are, the stronger their anger will be; and the wealthier they are, the more their wrath will increase.

Sirach 28:10 In-Context

8 Keep away from conflict, and you will reduce your sins; for hot-tempered people spark conflict.

9 Sinful people will stir up trouble for friends, and they spread slander among people who are at peace.

10 A fire burns in proportion to its fuel, and conflict increases the longer it continues. The more powerful individuals are, the stronger their anger will be; and the wealthier they are, the more their wrath will increase.

11 A hasty quarrel sparks a fire, and hasty conflict sheds blood.

12 If you blow on a spark, it will flame up, and if you spit on it, it will go out; nonetheless, both come out of your mouth. because they have destroyed many who are at peace.