TSK · Proverbs 17:14

Abram said to Lot,“Let there be no quarreling between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are close relatives.

Civil Strife Mars the Victory The Ephraimites assembled and crossed over to Zaphon. They said to Jephthah,“Why did you go and fight with the Ammonites without asking us to go with you? We will burn your house down right over you!”

Now the battle was very severe that day; Abner and the men of Israel were overcome by David’s soldiers.

and followed the advice of the younger ones. He said,“My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh.”

After King Amaziah of Judah consulted with his advisers, he sent this message to the king of Israel, Joash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu,“Come, face me on the battlefield.”

With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.

It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.

Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.

The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride.

The Appointment of the First Seven Deacons Now in those days, when the disciples were growing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Greek-speaking Jews against the native Hebraic Jews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.

But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.