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.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 85%

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 75%

    22 The words of a gossip are like tasty morsels; they go down into the innermost being.

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

  • 75%

    27 A worthless man plots evil, and his words are like a scorching fire.

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

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

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

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

  • Prov 6:27-28
    2 verses
    72%

    27 Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 68%

    22 By doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Jas 3:5-6
    2 verses
    67%

    5 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it boasts of great things. Consider how a small fire sets a great forest ablaze.

    6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting the entire course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

  • 21 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, but a person is tested by their praise.

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

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

  • 6 If 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.

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

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

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

  • 20 If 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.

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

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