Proverbs 26:20-22

26:20 Where there is no wood, a fire goes out,

and where there is no gossip, contention ceases.

26:21 Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,

so is a contentious person to kindle strife.

26:22 The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels;

they go down into a person’s innermost being.

Proverbs 26:28

26:28 A lying tongue hates those crushed by it,

and a flattering mouth works ruin.