Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases. Cross References James 3:5 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. Leviticus 19:16 You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD. Proverbs 16:28 A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends. Proverbs 22:10 Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease. Treasury of Scripture Where no wood is, there the fire goes out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases. where no wood is or without wood Proverbs 26:22 Proverbs 16:28 Proverbs 22:10 tale-bearer or whisperer is silent |