King James Version
Read in contextAs coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
All translations
Proverbs 26:21
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
World English Bible
Read in contextAs coals are to hot embers, And wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindling strife.
American Standard Version
Read in context`As' coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
Young's Literal Translation
Read in contextCoal to burning coals, and wood to fire, And a man of contentions to kindle strife.
Berean Standard Bible
Read in contextLike charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.