21 aAs charcoal
is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
So
is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22 The words of a
1 talebearer
are like tasty trifles,
And they go down into the
1 inmost body.
23 Fervent lips with a wicked heart
Are like earthenware covered with silver dross.
24 He who hates, disguises
it with his lips,
And lays up deceit within himself;
25 aWhen
1 he speaks kindly, do not believe him,
For
there are seven abominations in his heart;
26 Though his hatred is covered by deceit,
His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.
27 aWhoever digs a pit will fall into it,
And he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.
28 A lying tongue hates
those who are crushed by it,
And a flattering mouth works
aruin.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
