Sirach 28:9-11

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⁹ and the sinner disrupts friendships
    and sows discord among those who are at peace.^(A)
10 In proportion to the fuel, so will the fire burn,
    and in proportion to the obstinacy, so will strife increase;^[a]
in proportion to people’s strength will be their anger,
    and in proportion to their wealth they will increase their wrath.
¹¹ A hasty quarrel kindles a fire,
    and a hasty dispute sheds blood.