Proverbs 26:20
Without wood, the fire goes out. Without a gossip, contention stops.
Proverbs 16:28
A deceitful man stirs dissension, and anyone who gossips separates friends.
Proverbs 22:10
Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too; furthermore, quarrels and discord will end.
James 3:6
The tongue is a fire, a world of evil. Placed among the parts of our bodies, the tongue contaminates the whole body and sets on fire the course of life, and is itself set on fire by hell.
Proverbs 26:22
The words of a gossip are like delicate morsels; they sink down deep within.
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Summary
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
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Bible References
General references
1 Samuel 24:9
Then David told Saul, "Why do you listen to the words of those who say, "Look, David is trying to harm you?'
Proverbs 22:10
Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too; furthermore, quarrels and discord will end.