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Proverbs 26:21

King James Version (KJV)

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Proverbs 26:21

Verse 21 of 28

Scripture focus

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

Proverbs 26:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 26:21

Theological / Devotional

To kindle strife. The cold, black charcoal placed upon a glowing fire stirs it up to renewed activity. The cold malice of the mischief-maker cannot bear to see a quarrel die down, so he invents new reasons for anger and hatred.

By SdaBc