NET Bible
"Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases."
— Proverbs 26:20, NET Bible
“Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.”
“For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth. ”
“For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.”
“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.”
Like one who grabs a wild dog by the ears, so is the person passing by who becomes furious over a quarrel not his own.
Like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows,
so is a person who has deceived his neighbor, and said,“Was I not only joking?”
Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases.
Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; and they have gone down into a person’s innermost being.
Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.