Proverbs 26:20
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
†*‖†Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. without wood.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, whisperer.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. is silent.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 22.10.
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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.
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Proverbs 26:20
Burning flame and heat that gives light, consumes, purifies, or destroys.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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talebearer
One who goes about spreading reports or revealing private matters, causing harm or strife.
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Stops, ends, leaves off, or continues no longer.
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26:19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
26:19So is the man that deceiueth his neighbour, & sayth, Am not I in sport?
26:20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
26:20†*‖†Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth.
Selected passage26:21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
26:21* As coales are to burning coales, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.