TSK · Proverbs 17:14

Abram said to Lot, "Please, let there be no strife between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are relatives.

The men of Ephraim were gathered together, and passed northward; and they said to Jephthah, "Why did you pass over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didn't call us to go with you? We will burn your house around you with fire!"

The battle was very severe that day: and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.

and spoke to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, "My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to it. My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions."

Then Amaziah king of Judah consulted his advisers, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, "Come, let us look one another in the face."

Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

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

He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.

As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.