Common English Bible

Proverbs 26:17-24 Common English Bible (CEB)

17. Like yanking the ears of a dog,so is one who passes by and gets involved in another person’s fight.

18. Like a crazy person shooting deadly flaming arrows

19. are those who deceive their neighbor and say, "Hey, I was only joking!"

20. Without wood a fire goes out;without gossips, conflict calms down.

21. Like adding charcoal to embers or wood to fire,quarrelsome people kindle strife.

22. The words of gossips are like choice snacks;they go down to the inmost parts.

23. Smooth lips and an evil heartare like silver coating on clay.

24. Hateful people mislead with their lips,keeping their deception within.