Proverbs 26:20
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King James Version (modern wording)
Where no wood is, there the fire goes out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
Proverbs 26:20 (KJV)
American Standard Version
For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
Proverbs 26:20 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.
Proverbs 26:20 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 26:20 say?
Proverbs 26:20 in modern King James wording reads: "Where no wood is, there the fire goes out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases."
Where is Proverbs 26:20 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 26:20 is verse 20 of chapter 26 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
Which translations of Proverbs 26:20 can I read here?
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