Proverbs 26:20-22

Jubilee Bible 2000

²⁰ ¶ Where there is no wood, the fire goes out, so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.

²¹ Charcoal for burning coals and wood for fire, and a contentious man to kindle strife.

²² The words of a talebearer seem smooth, but they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.