Proverbs 26:21
World English Bible
21 As coals are to hot embers,
and wood to fire,
so is a contentious man to kindling strife.
Proverbs 26:21
New Living Translation
21 A quarrelsome person starts fights
as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood.
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)
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