Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The tongue of a third person hath disquieted many, and scattered them from nation to nation. Sirach 28:14If thou blow the spark, it shall burn as a fire: and if thou spit upon it, it shall be quenched: both come out of the mouth. Sirach 28:15 The whisperer and the double tongue is accursed: for he hath troubled many that were at peace. Sirach 28:17 It hath destroyed the strong cities of the rich, and hath overthrown the houses of great men. Sirach 28:18 It hath cut in pieces the forces of people, and undone strong nations. Context Sirach 28…15The whisperer and the double tongue is accursed: for he hath troubled many that were at peace. 16The tongue of a third person hath disquieted many, and scattered them from nation to nation. 17It hath destroyed the strong cities of the rich, and hath overthrown the houses of great men.… Cross References Sirach 28:14 If thou blow the spark, it shall burn as a fire: and if thou spit upon it, it shall be quenched: both come out of the mouth. Sirach 28:15 The whisperer and the double tongue is accursed: for he hath troubled many that were at peace. Sirach 28:17 It hath destroyed the strong cities of the rich, and hath overthrown the houses of great men. Sirach 28:18 It hath cut in pieces the forces of people, and undone strong nations. |
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