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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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:20

BSB
Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.
AKJV
Where no wood is, there the fire goes out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
CPDV
When the wood fails, the fire will be extinguished. And when the gossiper is taken away, conflicts will be quelled.
ERV
For lack of wood the fire goeth out: and where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
NHEB
Without wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, contention ceases.
SMT
In the ceasing of wood, fire will go out: and in not being a tale-bearer, strife will subside.

Commentary for Proverbs 26:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 26:20
Summary
Removing gossip eliminates conflict.
Event
Fire analogy about conflict
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom