17 He that passeth by, 'and' vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is 'like' one that taketh a dog by the ears.
18 As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,
19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?
20 For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
21 'As' coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
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