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.
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.
Third Millennium Bible (TMB), New Authorized Version, Copyright 1998 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.