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Proverbs 26:20–22

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Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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From verse 20

  1. Proverbs 16:28Rank 1 from verse 20
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    28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

  2. James 3:6Rank 2 from verse 20
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    6And 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.

  3. Proverbs 22:10Rank 3 from verse 20
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    10Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

  4. Proverbs 26:22Rank 4 from verse 20
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    22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

From verse 21

  1. Proverbs 15:18Rank 1 from verse 21
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    18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

  2. Proverbs 29:22Rank 2 from verse 21
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    22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

  3. 2 Samuel 20:1Rank 3 from verse 21
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    1AND there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.

  4. 1 Kings 12:2–3Rank 4 from verse 21
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    2And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it, (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;)

    3That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,

  5. 1 Kings 12:20Rank 5 from verse 21
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    20And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.

From verse 22

  1. Proverbs 18:8Rank 1 from verse 22
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    8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

  2. Proverbs 20:19Rank 2 from verse 22
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    19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

  3. Ezekiel 22:9Rank 3 from verse 22
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    9In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in thee they eat upon the mountains: in the midst of thee they commit lewdness.

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Proverbs 26:20

COMBINED MEANING

fire

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Burning flame and heat that gives light, consumes, purifies, or destroys.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

talebearer

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One who goes about spreading reports or revealing private matters, causing harm or strife.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 26:21

COMBINED MEANING

coals

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Pieces of wood or other combustible matter that are burning, ignited, or charred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

burning

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Sense 1: Present-participial or verbal-noun form of burn, meaning to consume, injure, heat, dry, or harden by fire or intense heat. Sense 2: To be on fire.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fire

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Burning flame and heat that gives light, consumes, purifies, or destroys.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 26:22

COMBINED MEANING

words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

talebearer

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One who goes about spreading reports or revealing private matters, causing harm or strife.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

wounds

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1. Bodily injuries, cuts, or sores. 2. Deep inward hurts or afflictions likened to bodily injuries.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

parts

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Sense 1: Portions or divisions of a whole. Sense 2: Divides, separates, departs, or assigns shares.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

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21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

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22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

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23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

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