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Proverbs 26:20 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Proverbs 26:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 26 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Where no: Heb. Without wood talebearer: or, whisperer ceaseth: Heb. is silent”
Proverbs 26:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 26:20
Where no wood is, fire goes out; where there's no talebearer, strife ceases. The Hebrew 'nir gan' (whisperer/talebearer) and 'shahaq' (quiet/cease) creates clear cause-effect. Fire requires fuel; remove wood, fire dies. Strife requires gossip; remove gossip, strife ends. This verse identifies gossip as conflict's fuel. Want to end disputes? Stop gossiping. James 1:26 warns: 'If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.'
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 26:20
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“A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.”
“which defiles the whole body”
“and strife will go out; yes”
“they go down into the innermost parts.”