Proverbs 26:22
"As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife."
Key Reflection
The proverb compares a contentious person to coals or wood in relation to a fire, suggesting that just as coals intensify the flame, a contentious individual fuels and escalates disputes, bringing greater conflict wherever they go. This illustrates how such behavior can significantly exacerbate tensions and create more strife than originally present.
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