Proverbs 26:21

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:21

BSB
Like charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
AKJV
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
CPDV
Just as charcoals are to burning coals, and wood is to fire, so also is an angry man who stirs up quarrels.
ERV
As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to inflame strife.
NHEB
As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.
SMT
As charcoal to burning coals and woods to fire, and a man of strifes to kindle strife.

Commentary for Proverbs 26:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 26:21
Summary
Quarrelsome person ignites disputes.
Event
Contentious man fuels strife
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom