Holy Scripture
Sirach 28:10
Source: Septuagint
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10As the matter of the fire is, so it burneth: And as a man’s strength is, so is his wrath; And according to his riches his anger riseth; And the stronger they are which contend, the more they will be inflamed.
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8Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins: For a furious man will kindle strife.
9A sinful man disquieteth friends, And maketh debate among them that be at peace.
— Sirach 28:10 —
11A hasty contention kindleth a fire: And a hasty fighting sheddeth blood.
12If thou blow the spark, it shall burn: If thou spit upon it, it shall be quenched: And both these come out of thy mouth.