Proverbs 26:21
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
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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.
Catholic Public Domain Version
Just as charcoals are to burning coals, and wood is to fire, so also is an angry man who stirs up quarrels