Proverbs 26:20
For lack of wood a fire goes out; Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 16:28 : 28 A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
- Prov 22:10 : 10 Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; Yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
- Jas 3:6 : 6 And the tongue is a fire. The world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire by Gehenna.{Gehenna is a name that describes a burning Hell with rotting bodies and unclean things in it}
- Prov 26:22 : 22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, 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 kindling strife.
22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, They go down into the innermost parts.
23 Like silver dross on an earthen vessel Are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
- Prov 26:17-193 verses75%
17 Like one who grabs a dog's ears Is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.
18 Like a madman who shoots firebrands, arrows, and death,
19 Is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"
- Prov 16:27-282 verses72%
27 A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
28 A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
- Prov 11:12-143 verses72%
12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his peace.
13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, But one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, But in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
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14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, Therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
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10 Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; Yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
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8 The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: They go down into a person's innermost parts.
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19 He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; Therefore don't keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
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18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
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3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarreling.
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1 Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
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19 A false witness who utters lies, And he who sows discord among brothers.
- Prov 10:18-192 verses67%
18 He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.
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20 Saying, 'Surely those who rose up against us are cut off, The fire has consumed the remnant of them.'
- Prov 25:23-242 verses66%
23 The north wind brings forth rain: So a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than to share a house with a contentious woman.
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18 A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor Is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
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27 Can a man scoop fire into his lap, And his clothes not be burned?
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20 One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, And one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
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30 Don't strive with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm.
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22 An angry man stirs up strife, And a wrathful man abounds in sin.
- Prov 25:8-92 verses65%
8 Don't be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?
9 Debate your case with your neighbor, And don't betray the confidence of another;
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3 He who doesn't slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his friend, Nor casts slurs against his fellow man;
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5 So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!
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9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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10 Pride only breeds quarrels, But with ones who take advice is wisdom.
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18 For wickedness burns as the fire; it devours the briers and thorns; yes, it kindles in the thickets of the forest, and they roll upward in a column of smoke.
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11 If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer's tongue.
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23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
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20 For they don't 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 Whoever carves out stones may be injured by them. Whoever splits wood may be endangered thereby.
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6 A fool's lips come into strife, And his mouth invites beatings.
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16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.
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21 His breath kindles coals. A flame goes forth from his mouth.
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31 The strong will be like tinder, And his work like a spark. They will both burn together, And no one will quench them."
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6 "If fire breaks out, and catches in thorns so that the shocks of grain, or the standing grain, or the field are consumed; he who kindled the fire shall surely make restitution.