Agree with thine adversary quickly, while thou art with him in the way; lest haply the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
For the churning of milk bringeth forth butter,\par\tab And the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood;\par\tab So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.\par
Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever? knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? how long shall it be then, ere thou bid the people return from following their brethren?