1 sn Gossip (that is, the one who goes around whispering and slandering) fuels contention just as wood fuels a fire. The point of the proverb is to prevent contention – if one takes away the cause, contention will cease (e.g., 18:8).
2 tn Heb “becomes silent.”
3 tn The proverb is essentially the same as 18:8; it observes how appealing gossip is.
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