Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 26:20-22"

Proverbs 26:20-22

The Darby Translation DBY

20 Where no wood is, the fire goeth out; and where there is no talebearer, the contention ceaseth.

21 [As] coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife.

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

New International Version NIV

20 Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.

21 As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.

22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.