Proverbs 26:20
For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 16:28 : 28 A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
- Prov 22:10 : 10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease.
- Jas 3:6 : 6 And the tongue is a fire: the world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the wheel of nature, and is set on fire by hell.
- Prov 26:22 : 22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
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- Prov 26:21-233 verses85%
21[ As] coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
22The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
23Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are [like] an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
- Prov 26:17-193 verses75%
17He that passeth by, [and] vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.
18As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,
19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?
- Prov 16:27-282 verses72%
27A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
28A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
- Prov 11:12-143 verses72%
12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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14The beginning of strife is [as] when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
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10Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease.
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8The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
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19He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
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18A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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3It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.
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1Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
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19A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.
- Prov 10:18-192 verses67%
18He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
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20[ Saying], Surely they that did rise up against us are cut off, And the remnant of them the fire hath consumed.
- Prov 25:23-242 verses66%
23The north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
24It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
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18A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
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27Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?
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20He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
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30Strive not with a man without cause, If he have done thee no harm.
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22An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
- Prov 25:8-92 verses65%
8Go not forth hastily to strive, Lest [thou know not] what to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.
9Debate thy cause with thy neighbor [himself], And disclose not the secret of another;
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3He that slandereth not with his tongue, Nor doeth evil to his friend, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor;
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5So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire!
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9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
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10By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
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18For wickedness burneth as the fire; it devoureth the briers and thorns; yea, it kindleth in the thickets of the forest, and they roll upward in a column of smoke.
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11If the serpent bite before it is charmed, then is there no advantage in the charmer.
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23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
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20For they speak not peace; But they devise deceitful words against them that are quiet in the land.
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1A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
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9Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; [and] he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby.
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6A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
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16For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed.
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21His breath kindleth coals, And a flame goeth forth from his mouth.
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31And the strong shall be as tow, and his work as a spark; and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.
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6If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the shocks of grain, or the standing grain, or the field are consumed; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution.