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Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.
26:19 Is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, "I was only joking!"
26:20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.
26:21 As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
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