Sirach 28:9

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

Sirach 28:9 In-Context

7 Be mindful of the commandments, and don't be irate at your neighbor; be mindful of the covenant of the Most High, and overlook a mistake.

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.