Proverbs 26

NET

20 Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases.


Darby

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


KJV

20 Where no wood isK4332, [there] the fire goeth out: so where [there is] no talebearerK4333, the strife ceasethK4334.


KJV Bible Notes

Where no wood is: Heb. without wood. talebearer: Or, whisperer. ceaseth: Heb. is silent.