Proverbs 26:20
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.In other versions
For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
ASV
Without wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no secret talk, argument is ended.
BBE
Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth.
DBY
For lack of wood a fire goes out; Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
WEB
Without wood is fire going out, And without a tale-bearer, contention ceaseth,
YLT
Where no wood is, there the fire goes out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
ENG
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth.
WBT
Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.
BSB
In context
18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
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.
21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.