Sirach 28:10-12

Common English Bible

¹⁰ A fire burns in proportion to its fuel,
    and conflict increases
    the longer it continues.
The more powerful individuals are,
the stronger their anger will be;
    and the wealthier they are,
    the more their wrath will increase.
¹¹ A hasty quarrel sparks a fire,
    and hasty conflict sheds blood.

¹² If you blow on a spark, it will flame up,
    and if you spit on it, it will go out;
    nonetheless, both come out
    of your mouth.