Proverbs 26:20

The Scriptures 1998

For lack of wood, the fire goes out. And without a slanderer, strife ceases.

Cross References

James 3:6

And the tongue is a fire, the world of unrighteousness. Among our members the tongue is set, the one defiling the entire body, and setting on fire the wheel of life, and it is set on fire by Gehenna.

Proverbs 22:10

Cast out the scoffer and strife goes out, And contention and shame cease.

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse man sends forth strife, And a whisperer separates intimate friends.

Proverbs 26:22

The words of a slanderer are as dainty morsels, Which go down into the inner parts of the heart.

James 3:5

So too the tongue is a little member, yet boasts greatly. See how a little fire kindles a great forest!

Leviticus 19:16

‘Do not go slandering among your people. Do not stand against the blood of your neighbour. I am יהוה.