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and a sinful man will disturb friends
    and inject enmity among those who are at peace.
10 In proportion to the fuel for the fire, so will be the burning,
    and in proportion to the obstinacy of strife will be the burning;[a]
in proportion to the strength of the man will be his anger,
    and in proportion to his wealth he will heighten his wrath.
11 A hasty quarrel kindles fire,
    and urgent strife sheds blood.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 28:10 Other authorities place this line at the end of the verse, or omit it

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