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As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.
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American Standard Version
As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
Christian Standard Bible
As charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.
English Standard Version
As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
King James Version
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
New American Standard Bible
Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, So is a contentious person to kindle strife.
New King James Version
As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
New Living Translation
A quarrelsome person starts fights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood.
World English Bible
As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.