Proverbs 25:8

A Conservative Version

Go not forth hastily to strive. What will thou do in the end of it when thy neighbor has put thee to shame?

Cross References

Matthew 5:25

Be agreeing with thine opponent quickly, while thou are with him on the way, lest the opponent deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the subordinate, and thou will be cast into prison.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is [like] letting out water. Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

Proverbs 30:33

For the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood, so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife.

Proverbs 18:6

A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for stripes.

Proverbs 14:12

There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means. And my people love to have it so. And what will ye do in the end thereof?

2 Samuel 2:26

Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever? Know thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? How long shall it be then, before thou bid the people return from following their brothers?

1 Kings 3:25

And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.