Proverbs 26:20
Without wood, the fire goes out, and without a whisperer, strife ceases.
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Other Translations
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
KJV1611 – Modern English
Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; so where there is no gossip, strife ceases.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
For lack{H657} of wood{H6086} the fire{H784} goeth out;{H3518} And where there is no whisperer,{H5372} contention{H4066} ceaseth.{H8367}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Where no{H657} wood{H6086} is, there the fire{H784} goeth out{H3518}{(H8799)}: so where there is no talebearer{H5372}, the strife{H4066} ceaseth{H8367}{(H8799)}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
Where no wodd is, there the fyre goeth out: and where the bacbyter is taken awaye, there the strife ceaseth.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Without wood the fire is quenched, and without a talebearer strife ceaseth.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: euen so where the talebearer is taken away, there the strife ceasseth.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
¶ Where no wood is, [there] the fire goeth out: so where [there is] no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
Webster's Bible (1833)
For lack of wood a fire goes out; Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
Without wood is fire going out, And without a tale-bearer, contention ceaseth,
American Standard Version (1901)
For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
American Standard Version (1901)
For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
Without wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no secret talk, argument is ended.
World English Bible (2000)
For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases.
Referenced Verses
- Prov 16:28 : 28 A perverse person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
- Prov 22:10 : 10 Drive out the mocker, and conflict will go away; strife and insults will cease.
- Jas 3:6 : 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting the entire course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
- Prov 26:22 : 22 The words of a gossip are like tasty morsels; they go down into the innermost being.
Similar Verses (AI)
These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.
- Prov 26:21-233 verses85%
21 Charcoal for embers and wood for fire, and a contentious person for kindling strife.
22 The words of a gossip are like tasty morsels; they go down into the innermost being.
23 Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are fervent lips with an evil heart.
- Prov 26:17-193 verses75%
17 Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is someone who meddles in a quarrel not their own.
18 Like a madman who shoots fiery arrows, arrows, and death,
19 so is the one who deceives their neighbor and says, 'I was only joking!'
- Prov 16:27-282 verses72%
27 A worthless man plots evil, and his words are like a scorching fire.
28 A perverse person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
- Prov 11:12-143 verses72%
12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
13 A gossip reveals secrets, but a trustworthy person keeps a matter confidential.
14 Without guidance, a nation falls, but victory is found in an abundance of counselors.
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14 Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; so stop the dispute before it breaks out.
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10 Drive out the mocker, and conflict will go away; strife and insults will cease.
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8 The words of a slanderer are like tasty morsels; they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
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19 A gossip betrays a confidence, so avoid anyone who talks too much.
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18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one who is patient calms a quarrel.
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3 It is honorable for a person to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
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1 Better a dry piece of bread with peace than a house full of feasting accompanied by strife.
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19 a false witness who pours out lies, and one who stirs up conflict among brothers.
- Prov 10:18-192 verses67%
18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.
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20 Surely our enemies are destroyed, and fire has consumed their wealth.
- Prov 25:23-242 verses66%
23 As the north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks.
24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a contentious wife.
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18 Like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow is a person who gives false testimony against his neighbor.
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27 Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned?
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20 A crooked heart will not find good, and the one with a deceitful tongue will fall into trouble.
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30 Do not accuse anyone for no reason, when they have done you no harm.
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22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a hot-tempered man commits many transgressions.
- Prov 25:8-92 verses65%
8 Do not go hastily to court, lest you do something in the end that leaves you humiliated when your neighbor puts you to shame.
9 Debate your case with your neighbor, but do not reveal another’s secret.
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3 Who does not slander with his tongue, does no harm to his neighbor, and does not bring disgrace upon a relative.
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5 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it boasts of great things. Consider how a small fire sets a great forest ablaze.
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9 When a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.
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10 Where there is pride, there is strife, but wisdom is found in those who take counsel.
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18 By the wrath of the LORD Almighty, the land is scorched, and the people are like fuel for the fire; no one spares his brother.
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11 If the snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.
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23 Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.
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20 For they do not speak peace, but they devise deceitful words against those who are quiet in the land.
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1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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9 One who quarries stones may be hurt by them, and one who splits wood may be endangered by it.
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6 A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
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16 For where there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and every evil practice.
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21 Clubs are regarded as stubble; he laughs at the rattling of javelins.
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31 The strong one will become tinder, and his work a spark; both will burn together, and no one will extinguish them.
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6 If a man gives silver or goods to his neighbor for safekeeping, and they are stolen from the neighbor's house, if the thief is caught, he must pay back double.