Proverbs 26:21

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Charcoal for embers and wood for fire, and a contentious person for kindling strife.

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  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one who is patient calms a quarrel.
  • Prov 29:22 : 22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a hot-tempered man commits many transgressions.
  • Prov 30:33 : 33 For as churning cream produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.
  • 2 Sam 20:1 : 1 Now a troublemaker named Sheba, son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there. He blew the trumpet and declared, "We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse's son. Every man to his tent, Israel!"
  • 1 Kgs 12:2-3 : 2 When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this—he was still in Egypt, where he had fled from King Solomon—he remained in Egypt. 3 They sent for him, and Jeroboam and the entire assembly of Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam.
  • 1 Kgs 12:20 : 20 When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they sent for him and called him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah remained loyal to the house of David.
  • Ps 120:4 : 4 Sharp arrows of a warrior, along with burning coals of the broom tree.
  • Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all offenses.

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    17Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is someone who meddles in a quarrel not their own.

    18Like a madman who shoots fiery arrows, arrows, and death,

    19so is the one who deceives their neighbor and says, 'I was only joking!'

    20Without wood, the fire goes out, and without a whisperer, strife ceases.

  • Prov 15:18
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    18A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but one who is patient calms a quarrel.

  • Prov 29:22
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    22An angry man stirs up strife, and a hot-tempered man commits many transgressions.

  • Prov 26:22-23
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    22The words of a gossip are like tasty morsels; they go down into the innermost being.

    23Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are fervent lips with an evil heart.

  • Prov 16:27-29
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    27A worthless man plots evil, and his words are like a scorching fire.

    28A perverse person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.

    29A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.

  • Prov 17:14
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    14Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; so stop the dispute before it breaks out.

  • Job 41:21
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    21Clubs are regarded as stubble; he laughs at the rattling of javelins.

  • Prov 6:27-28
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    27Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned?

    28Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet?

  • Isa 9:18
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    18By the wrath of the LORD Almighty, the land is scorched, and the people are like fuel for the fire; no one spares his brother.

  • Ps 83:14
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    14My God, make them like whirling dust, like chaff before the wind.

  • Prov 27:15
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    15A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike.

  • Prov 6:19
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    19a false witness who pours out lies, and one who stirs up conflict among brothers.

  • Isa 1:31
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    31The strong one will become tinder, and his work a spark; both will burn together, and no one will extinguish them.

  • Prov 22:10
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    10Drive out the mocker, and conflict will go away; strife and insults will cease.

  • Ps 140:10
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    10May the heads of those who surround me be covered with the trouble their lips have caused.

  • Prov 18:19
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    19A brother offended is harder to win over than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.

  • Prov 25:22-23
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    22By doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

    23As the north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks.

  • Prov 18:6
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    6A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

  • Prov 21:19
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    19It is better to live in a desert land than with a quarrelsome and angry wife.

  • Prov 25:18
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    18Like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow is a person who gives false testimony against his neighbor.

  • Job 22:20
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    20Surely our enemies are destroyed, and fire has consumed their wealth.

  • Prov 19:13
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    13A foolish son is a disaster to his father, and a nagging wife is like constant dripping.

  • Job 31:12
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    12It is a fire that burns to destruction, consuming all my harvest.

  • Prov 20:3
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    3It is honorable for a person to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

  • Prov 22:24
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    24Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, and do not associate with one easily angered.

  • Jas 3:5-6
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    21The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, but a person is tested by their praise.

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    14He plots evil with deceit in his heart; he constantly stirs up dissension.

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    19Whoever loves transgression loves strife; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

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    6If a man gives silver or goods to his neighbor for safekeeping, and they are stolen from the neighbor's house, if the thief is caught, he must pay back double.

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    10Where there is pride, there is strife, but wisdom is found in those who take counsel.

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    9When a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.

  • Ps 120:4
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    4Sharp arrows of a warrior, along with burning coals of the broom tree.

  • Rom 12:20
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    20If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.

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    9One who quarries stones may be hurt by them, and one who splits wood may be endangered by it.

  • Ps 18:8
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    8Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of the mountains quaked and were shaken, because He was angry.