20 For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 26:20

Commentary on Proverbs 26:20-22

(Read Proverbs 26:20-22)

Contention heats the spirit, and puts families and societies into a flame. And that fire is commonly kindled and kept burning by whisperers and backbiters.