Proverbs 26:21

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Like charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.
World English Bible (WEB)
As coals{H6352} are to burning coals{H1513}, and wood{H6086} to fire{H784}; so is a contentious{H4079}{(H8675)}{H4066} man{H376} to kindle{H2787}{(H8771)} strife{H7379}.
Strong's King James
Charcoal to burning coals and wood to fire, So a contentious man kindles strife.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
Coal to burning coals, and wood to fire, And a man of contentions to kindle strife.
Young's Literal Translation

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