Proverbs 26:21
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordAs coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
— Proverbs 26:21, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
As coals are to hot embers, And wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Ascoals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Coal to burning coals, and wood to fire, And a man of contentions to kindle strife.