Proverbs 26:21

Conservative English Version

Troublemakers start trouble, just as sparks and fuel start a fire.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:1

A troublemaker from the tribe of Benjamin was there. His name was Sheba the son of Bichri, and he blew a trumpet to get everyone's attention. Then he said, "People of Israel, David the son of Jesse doesn't belong to us! Let's go home."

1 Kings 12:20

When the Israelites heard that Jeroboam was back, they called everyone together. Then they sent for Jeroboam and made him king of Israel. Only the people from the tribe of Judah remained loyal to David's family.

Psalm 120:4

Your reward should be sharp and flaming arrows!

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up trouble; love overlooks the wrongs that others do.

Proverbs 15:18

Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments.

Proverbs 29:22

A person with a quick temper stirs up arguments and commits a lot of sins.

Proverbs 30:33

If you churn milk you get butter; if you pound on your nose, you get blood-- and if you stay angry, you get in trouble.