Holy Scripture
Proverbs 26:22
A church father on this verse
“The words of a whisperer are as simple, etc. He calls the whisperer an instigator of strife and double-tongued, who pretends to praise words and seeks to hear that from which he can sow discord.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
22The words of cunning knaves are soft; But they smite even to the inmost parts of the bowels.
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20With much wood fire increases; But where there is not a double-minded man, strife ceases.
21A hearth for coals, and wood for fire; And a railing man for the tumult of strife.
— Proverbs 26:22 —
23Silver dishonestly given is to be considered as a potsherd: Smooth lips cover a grievous heart.
24A weeping enemy promises all things with his lips, But in his heart he contrives deceit.