Proverbs 26:20

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Without wood, a fire goes out. Without gossip, arguments stop.

Cross References

James 3:6

The tongue is like a fire. It is a world of evil among the parts of our body. It spreads its evil through our whole body and starts a fire that influences all of life. It gets this fire from hell.

Proverbs 22:10

Get rid of the proud who laugh at what is right, and trouble will leave with them. All arguments and insults will end.

Proverbs 16:28

Troublemakers are always causing problems. Their gossip breaks up the closest of friends.

Proverbs 26:22

People love to hear gossip. It is like tasty food on its way to the stomach.

James 3:5

It is the same with our tongue. It is a small part of the body, but it can boast about doing great things. A big forest fire can be started with only a little flame.

Leviticus 19:16

You must not go around spreading false stories against other people. Don’t do anything that would put your neighbor’s life in danger. I am the Lord.