Proverbs 26:21
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King James Version (modern wording)
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Proverbs 26:21 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Ascoals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
Proverbs 26:21 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Like charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
Proverbs 26:21 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 26:21 say?
Proverbs 26:21 in modern King James wording reads: "As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife."
Where is Proverbs 26:21 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 26:21 is verse 21 of chapter 26 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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