Do not strive with a man without cause, if he has done thee no harm.
And a bondman of Lord must not quarrel, but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,
An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in transgression.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for stripes.
The beginning of strife is [like] letting out water. Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
He who passes by, [and] meddles with strife not his, [is like] he who takes a dog by the ears.
Thou have indeed smitten Edom, and thy heart has lifted thee up. Glory by it, and abide at home, for why should thou meddle to [thy] hurt, that thou should fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?