Proverbs 17:14
To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
Cross References
1 Thessalonians 4:11
and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

Proverbs 20:3
It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

Proverbs 25:8
do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?


Treasury of Scripture
The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

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Proverbs 17:19
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.



Proverbs 26:21
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.



Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

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Proverbs 13:10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.



Proverbs 14:29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.



Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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