Proverbs 26:21

The Scriptures 1998

As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:22

A man of displeasure stirs up strife, And a master of rage has many a transgression.

Proverbs 15:18

A man of wrath stirs up strife, But he who is patient appeases strife.

Proverbs 30:33

For as milk under pressure brings forth curds, And as a nose under pressure brings forth blood, So wrath under pressure brings forth strife.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all transgressions.

Psalm 120:4

Sharp arrows of a mighty man, With coals of the broom-wood!

1 Kings 12:20

And it came to be when all Yisra’ĕ

2 Samuel 20:1

And there came to be a man of Beliyaʽ