19. so is the man that destroys his friend and says, Am I not in sport?
20. Where there is no wood, the fire goes out, so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
21. Charcoal for burning coals and wood for fire, and a contentious man to kindle strife.
22. The words of a talebearer seem smooth, but they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
23. Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
24. He that hates dissembles with his lips and lays up deceit within him;