Proverbs 26:21

KJV1611 – Modern English

As coals to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

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  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms strife.
  • Prov 29:22 : 22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
  • Prov 30:33 : 33 Surely the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood; so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife.
  • 2 Sam 20:1 : 1 And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite; and he blew a trumpet and said, We have no part in David, nor any inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.
  • 1 Kgs 12:2-3 : 2 And it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was still in Egypt, heard of it (for he had fled from the presence of King Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt), 3 that they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the assembly of Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,
  • 1 Kgs 12:20 : 20 And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam had come again, they sent and called him to the congregation, and made him king over all Israel; there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.
  • Ps 120:4 : 4 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
  • Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 26:17-20
    4 verses
    85%

    17He who passes by and meddles in strife not belonging to him is like one who takes a dog by the ears.

    18Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,

    19So is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, Am I not joking?

    20Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; so where there is no gossip, strife ceases.

  • Prov 15:18
    76%

    18A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms strife.

  • Prov 29:22
    75%

    22An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.

  • Prov 26:22-23
    2 verses
    75%

    22The words of a gossip are like wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

    23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

  • Prov 16:27-29
    3 verses
    75%

    27An ungodly man digs up evil, and in his lips there is like a burning fire.

    28A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

    29A violent man entices his neighbor, and leads him into a way that is not good.

  • Prov 17:14
    74%

    14The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water, therefore leave off contention before it is meddled with.

  • Job 41:21
    72%

    21His breath kindles coals, and a flame goes out of his mouth.

  • Prov 6:27-28
    2 verses
    72%

    27Can a man take fire into his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

    28Can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be burned?

  • Isa 9:18
    71%

    18For wickedness burns like the fire; it will devour the briers and thorns and will kindle in the thickets of the forest, and they will mount up like the lifting up of smoke.

  • Ps 83:14
    70%

    14As the fire burns a forest, and as the flame sets the mountains on fire;

  • Prov 27:15
    70%

    15A continual dripping on a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.

  • Prov 6:19
    69%

    19A false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren.

  • Isa 1:31
    69%

    31And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.

  • Prov 22:10
    69%

    10Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall go out; yes, strife and reproach shall cease.

  • Ps 140:10
    68%

    10Let burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, into deep pits, that they rise not up again.

  • Prov 18:19
    68%

    19A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, and their disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

  • Prov 25:22-23
    2 verses
    68%

    22For you will heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward you.

    23The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.

  • Prov 18:6
    68%

    6A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows.

  • Prov 21:19
    68%

    19It is better to live in the wilderness than with a contentious and angry woman.

  • Prov 25:18
    68%

    18A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.

  • Job 22:20
    68%

    20Our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consumes.

  • Prov 19:13
    68%

    13A foolish son is the calamity of his father, and the contentions of a wife are a continual dripping.

  • Job 31:12
    68%

    12For it is a fire that consumes to destruction, and would root out all my increase.

  • Prov 20:3
    68%

    3It is an honor for a man to cease from strife, but every fool will be meddling.

  • Prov 22:24
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    24Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man do not go,

  • Jas 3:5-6
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    67%

    5Even so, the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. Behold, how great a forest a little fire kindles!

    6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so the tongue is among our members, that it defiles the whole body and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell.

  • Prov 27:21
    67%

    21As the refining pot tests silver, and the furnace tests gold, so a man is tested by his praise.

  • Prov 6:14
    67%

    14Perversity is in his heart, he devises mischief continually; he sows discord.

  • Prov 17:19
    67%

    19He who loves transgression loves strife, and he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.

  • Exod 22:6
    67%

    6If fire breaks out and catches in thorns so that stacked grain or standing grain or the field is consumed, he who kindled the fire shall surely make restitution.

  • Prov 13:10
    67%

    10By pride comes only contention, but with the well advised is wisdom.

  • Prov 29:9
    67%

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

  • Ps 120:4
    67%

    4Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

  • Rom 12:20
    67%

    20Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink: for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.

  • Eccl 10:9
    67%

    9Whoso removes stones shall be hurt by them; and he who splits wood shall be endangered by it.

  • Ps 18:8
    67%

    8Smoke went up from his nostrils, and devouring fire from his mouth: coals were kindled by it.