Proverbs 26:20
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 16:28 : 28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
- Prov 22:10 : 10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reoach shall cease.
- Jas 3:6 : 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
- Prov 26:22 : 22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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- Prov 26:21-233 verses85%
21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
- Prov 26:17-193 verses75%
17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
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27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
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12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.
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14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
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10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reoach shall cease.
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8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
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18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
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3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
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19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
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18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
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20 Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumeth.
- Prov 25:23-242 verses66%
23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
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18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
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27 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
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20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
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30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
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22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
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8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
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3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.
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5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
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9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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10 Only by ide cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
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18 For wickedness burneth as the fire: it shall devour the briers and thorns, and shall kindle in the thickets of the forest, and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke.
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11 Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
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23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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9 Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.
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6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
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16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
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21 His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth.
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31 And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.
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6 If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed therewith; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution.