Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body.
For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple.