Proverbs 26:21
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
21 Charcoal for coals, wood for fire—
such are the quarrelsome, enkindling strife.(A)
Proverbs 26:21
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
21 As charcoal is to hot embers and wood to fire,
so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.
Proverbs 26:21
Good News Translation
21 Charcoal keeps the embers glowing, wood keeps the fire burning, and troublemakers keep arguments alive.
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Proverbs 26:21
New American Standard Bible
21 Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,
So is a (A)contentious person to kindle strife.
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