7.      Relationships with Gossips    26:17-28

Pro 26:17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

Pro 26:18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

Pro 26:19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

Pro 26:20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

Pro 26:21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

Pro 26:22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Pro 26:23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

Pro 26:24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

Pro 26:25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

Pro 26:26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.

Pro 26:27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

Pro 26:28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.