Proverbs 26:21

World English Bible (WEB)

"As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife. "

About Proverbs

Practical wisdom for daily living, largely from King Solomon.

Old Testament • Book #20

is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, "Am I not joking?"

For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.

Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.

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