Modern Translations New International VersionAs charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife. New Living Translation A quarrelsome person starts fights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood. English Standard Version As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. Berean Study Bible Like charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. New American Standard Bible Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, So is a contentious person to kindle strife. NASB 1995 Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. NASB 1977 Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. Amplified Bible Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. Christian Standard Bible As charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife. Holman Christian Standard Bible As charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. Contemporary English Version Troublemakers start trouble, just as sparks and fuel start a fire. Good News Translation Charcoal keeps the embers glowing, wood keeps the fire burning, and troublemakers keep arguments alive. GOD'S WORD® Translation [As] charcoal fuels burning coals and wood fuels fire, so a quarrelsome person fuels a dispute. International Standard Version Charcoal is to hot coals as wood is to fire; so also a quarrelsome man fuels strife. NET Bible Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife. Classic Translations King James BibleAs coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. New King James Version As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. King James 2000 Bible As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. New Heart English Bible As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife. World English Bible As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife. American King James Version As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. American Standard Version As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife. A Faithful Version As charcoal to burning embers, and wood is to fire, so is a contentious man to kindle strife. Darby Bible Translation [As] coals for hot coals, and wood for fire, so is a contentious man to inflame strife. English Revised Version As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to inflame strife. Webster's Bible Translation As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. Early Modern Geneva Bible of 1587As ye cole maketh burning coles, & wood a fire, so the contentious man is apt to kindle strife. Bishops' Bible of 1568 As coles kindle heate, and wood the fire: euen so doth a brawling felowe stirre vp variaunce. Coverdale Bible of 1535 Coles kyndle heate, and wodd ye fyre: euen so doth a braulinge felowe stere vp variaunce. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionCoal to burning coals, and wood to fire, "" And a man of contentions to kindle strife. Young's Literal Translation Coal to burning coals, and wood to fire, And a man of contentions to kindle strife. Smith's Literal Translation As charcoal to burning coals and woods to fire, and a man of strifes to kindle strife. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire, so an angry man stirreth up strife. Catholic Public Domain Version Just as charcoals are to burning coals, and wood is to fire, so also is an angry man who stirs up quarrels. Translations from Aramaic Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedA gridiron for coals and wood for fire, and a malicious man provokes dispute. Lamsa Bible As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a malicious person to kindle strife. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; So is a contentious man to kindle strife. Brenton Septuagint Translation A hearth for coals, and wood for fire; and railing man for the tumult of strife.     |