27 A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire. 28 A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends. 29 A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
Proverbs 16:27–29
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Sirach 28:8–10
8 Abstain from strife, and you will diminish your sins, for a passionate man will kindle strife. (WEB) 9 A man who is a sinner will trouble friends and sow discord among those who are at peace. (WEB) 10 As is the fuel of the fire, so it will burn; and as the stoutness of the stri… (WEB)
Proverbs 6:13–15
13 winking his eyes, speaking with his feet, and pointing with his fingers. 14 With deceit in his heart he devises evil; he continually sows discord. 15 Therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery.
Proverbs 17:19–21
19 He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction. 20 The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble. 21 A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.
Isaiah 32:6–8
6 For a fool speaks foolishness; his mind plots iniquity. He practices ungodliness and speaks falsely about the LORD; he leaves the hungry empty and deprives the thirsty of drink. 7 The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor…
Proverbs 17:10–12
10 A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool. 11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him. 12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
Proverbs 17:3–5
3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts. 4 A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue. 5 He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 21:9–11
9 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. 10 The soul of the wicked man craves evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. 11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acqui…
Sirach 11:32–34
32 From a spark of fire, a heap of many coals is kindled, and a sinful man lies in wait to shed blood. (WEB) 33 Take heed of an evil-doer, for he plans wicked things, lest perhaps he ruin your reputation forever. (WEB) 34 Receive a stranger into your house, and he will distract you… (WEB)
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