Proverbs 26:20

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Without wood, fire goes out; without a gossip, conflict dies down.

Cross References

James 3:6

And the tongue is a fire. The tongue, a world of unrighteousness, is placed  among our members. It stains the whole body,  sets the course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

Proverbs 22:10

Drive out a mocker,  and conflict goes too; then quarrelling and dishonour will cease.

Proverbs 16:28

A contrary person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.

Proverbs 26:22

A gossip’s words are like delicacies that go down to one’s innermost being.  ,

James 3:5

So too, though the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts great things.  Consider how a small fire sets ablaze a large forest.

Leviticus 19:16

Do not go about spreading slander  among your people; do not jeopardise  your neighbour’s life; I am the Lord.