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Proverbs 26:20

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The fire goes out where there is no wood, so the strife ceases where there is no whisperer.

Proverbs 26:21

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As coal to burning embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

Proverbs 26:22

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The words of a whisperer are as delicacies, and they go down into the chambers of the heart.

Proverbs 26:23

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As with silver dross spread over an earthen vessel, so are burning lips and a wicked heart.

Proverbs 26:24

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He who hates, dissembles with his lips, for he lays up deceit in his inner being;

Proverbs 26:25

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when his voice is gracious, do not believe him, for he has seven hateful things in his heart.

Proverbs 26:26

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Though his hatred is covered by guile, his evil shall be revealed in the assembly.

Proverbs 26:28

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A lying tongue hates the ones it crushes, and a flattering mouth works stumbling.

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