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Proverbs 26:21

Just as charcoals are to burning coals, and wood is to fire, so also is an angry man who stirs up quarrels
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.

New International Version

As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.