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Proverbs 26:21-26 Modern English Version (MEV)

21. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

22. The words of a talebearer are as wounds,and go down into the innermost parts of the body.

23. Burning lips and a wicked heartare like earthenware covered with silver dross.

24. He who hates dissembles with his lips,and lays up deceit within him;

25. when he speaks kindly, do not believe him,for there are seven abominations in his heart;

26. though his hatred is covered by deceit,his wickedness will be shown before the whole congregation.

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