Proverbs 26:20

For lack of wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling will cease.

Proverbs 16:28

A person of perversity will spread dissent, and he who whispers separates a close friend.

Proverbs 22:10

Drive out a scoffer and strife will go out; quarrel and abuse will cease.

James 3:6

And the tongue [is] a fire! The world of unrighteousness, the tongue, is set among our members, defiling the whole body and setting on fire {the course of human existence}, being set on fire by hell.

Proverbs 26:22

The words of a whisperer [are] like delicious morsels, and they go down to the inner parts of the body.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

General references

Bible References

General references

1 Samuel 24:9
Then David said to Saul, "Why do you listen to the words of people who say: 'Look, David [is] {seeking to do you harm}'?
Proverbs 22:10
Drive out a scoffer and strife will go out; quarrel and abuse will cease.