Proverbs 26:21
New International Version
21 As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire,
so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.(A)
Proverbs 26:21
New King James Version
21 (A)As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Proverbs 26:21
English Standard Version
21 As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,
so is (A)a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
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