Proverbs 26:21 in the King James Version
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Context
20 For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
21 As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.
22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, they go down into the innermost parts.