20. Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, quarrelling stops.
21. Charcoal keeps the embers glowing, wood keeps the fire burning, and troublemakers keep arguments alive.
22. Gossip is so tasty! How we love to swallow it!
23. Insincere talk that hides what you are really thinking is like a fine glaze on a cheap clay pot.
24. A hypocrite hides hatred behind flattering words.
25. They may sound fine, but don't believe him, because his heart is filled to the brim with hate.
26. He may disguise his hatred, but everyone will see the evil things he does.
27. People who set traps for others get caught themselves. People who start landslides get crushed.