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26 A laborer’s appetite works on his behalf,
for his hunger drives him on.

Slow to Anger

27 A wicked scoundrel digs up evil,
and on his lips is a scorching fire.[a]
28 A perverse person sows strife,
and a gossip separates close friends.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:27 cf. Jacob 3:6.