Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Without wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no secret talk, argument is ended.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

For lack of wood a fire goes out; Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Without wood is fire going out, And without a tale-bearer, contention ceaseth,