Proverbs 26:20-26
1599 Geneva Bible
20 Without wood the fire is quenched, and without a talebearer strife ceaseth.
21 As the coal maketh burning coals, and wood a fire, so the contentious man is apt to kindle strife.
22 (A)The words of a talebearer are as flatterings, and they go down into the bowels of the belly.
23 As silver dross overlaid upon a potsherd, so are burning lips, and [a]an evil heart.
24 He that hateth, will counterfeit with his lips, but in his heart he layeth up deceit.
25 Though he speak favorably, believe him not: for there are [b]seven abominations in his heart.
26 Hatred may be covered by deceit: but the malice thereof shall be discovered in the [c]congregation.
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- Proverbs 26:23 They will soon break out and utter themselves.
- Proverbs 26:25 Meaning, many: he useth the number certain, for the uncertain.
- Proverbs 26:26 In the assembly of the godly.
Proverbs 26:28
1599 Geneva Bible
28 A false tongue hateth the afflicted, and a flattering mouth causeth ruin.
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