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