Concerning Busybodies
Proverbs 26:17-28
17 He that passeth by, and meddlethg with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands,h arrows, and death,
19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
20 Where noi wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
21 As coals are 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 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 hateth dissemblethj with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
25 When he speakethk fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.