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Proverbs 26:20

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Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.

Proverbs 26:21

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As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.

Proverbs 26:22

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The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.

Proverbs 26:23

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Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.

Proverbs 26:24

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A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart he harbors deceit.

Proverbs 26:25

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Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.

Proverbs 26:26

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His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

Proverbs 26:28

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A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

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