As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
What does Proverbs 26:21 mean?
Contention heats the spirit, and puts families and societies into a flame. And that fire is commonly kindled and kept burning by whisperers and backbiters.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
Read with
Keep this verse inside Proverbs 26:20-23 and alongside a few nearby related passages.