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Proverbs 26:20
Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth.
Proverbs 26:20 · Darby Bible
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Proverbs 26:20 in other translations
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.
For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
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In context
17 He that passing by vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.
18 As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
19 so is a man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am I not in sport?
20 Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth.
21 [As] coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife.
22 The words of a talebearer are as dainty morsels, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
23 Ardent lips, and a wicked heart, are [as] an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
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