John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 26:20
Pro 26:20 Where no wood is, [there] the fire goeth out: so where [there is] no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Ver. 20. Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out. ] Lignis ignis conservatur. So is strife by evil tongues; these are the devil’s bellows and boutefeaus. "Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble, your breath as fire shall devour you." Isa 33:11 Such is the breath of tale bearers. A curfew bell would do well for these incendiaries, that else may "set on fire the whole... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 26:17-22
Proverbs 26:17-22He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife.Mischievous citizensI. The meddler (Proverbs 26:17).1. His conduct defined.2. His mischief indicated. Renders himself liable to the anger of one, if not both, of the contending parties.II. The liar (Proverbs 26:18-19).1. By his false representations he involves his neighbour in some embarrassment, contention, or pain, and then excuses himself by saying, “It is in sport.” A lie is no less a lie because spoken in the spirit of frolic... read more