Proverbs 26:21

The Scriptures 2009

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:1

And there came to be a man of Beliya‛al, whose name was Sheḇa son of Biḵri, a Binyamite. And he blew with the shophar, and said, “We have no part in Dawiḏ, nor do we have inheritance in the son of Yishai – each one to his tents, O Yisra’ĕl!”

1 Kings 12:20

And it came to be when all Yisra’ĕl heard that Yaroḇ‛am had come back, they sent for him and called him to the congregation, and set him up to reign over all Yisra’ĕl. There was none who followed the house of Dawiḏ, except the tribe of Yehuḏah only.

Psalm 120:4

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

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all transgressions.

Proverbs 15:18

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

Proverbs 29:22

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

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.