The Morning Psalm

Proverbs 26:21

King James Version

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Proverbs 26:21, KJV

Proverbs 26:21 in context

19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

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The Book of Proverbs — summary, themes & key verses

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