Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
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- Proverbs 20:3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.
- Proverbs 25:8 Go not forth hastily to strive, Lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.
- 2 Timothy 2:23–24 But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes. And the Lord’s servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,