Proverbs 26:20

Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For lack of wood the fire goes out, And where there is no whisperer, contention quiets down.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Without wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no secret talk, argument is ended.
- Basic English Bible

Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth.
- Darby Bible

When the wood faileth, the fire shall go out: and when the talebearer is taken away, contentions shall cease.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

For lack of wood the fire goeth out: and where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
- English Revised Version

For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 26:20

26:18 And death - Any instruments of death.