Proverbs 26:21
King James Version
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Proverbs 26:21 in context
Proverbs 26:19
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
Proverbs 26:20
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
Proverbs 26:21SELECTED VERSE
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Proverbs 26:22
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs 26:23
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.