Proverbs 16:27-28

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A worthless man digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.^(A)

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A contrary man spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.^(B)

A. Proverbs 16:27: Proverbs 6:12; Proverbs 19:28; Proverbs 26:23

B. Proverbs 16:28: Proverbs 6:14; Proverbs 6:19; Proverbs 17:9; Proverbs 26:20-21; Proverbs 28:25