Proverbs 26:20LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 20 of 28

"Where no wood is, the fire goeth out: so where no talebearer, the strife ceaseth."
Proverbs 26:20

In context

18As a mad who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

19So the man deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

20Where no wood is, the fire goeth out: so where no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

21coals to burning coals, and wood to fire; so a contentious man to kindle strife.

22The words of a talebearer as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

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