American Standard Version
"For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth. "
— Proverbs 26:20, American Standard Version
“Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.”
“For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.”
“Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases.”
“When the wood faileth, the fire shall go out: and when the talebearer is taken away, contentions shall cease.”
“Without wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no secret talk, argument is ended.”
“Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.”
He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Islikeone that taketh a dog by the ears.
As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?
For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
Ascoals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
Fervent lips and a wicked heart Arelikean earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.