Proverbs 3:30

Conservative English Version

Don't argue just to be arguing, when you haven't been hurt.

Cross References

2 Kings 14:10

Amaziah, you think you're so powerful because you defeated Edom. Go ahead and celebrate--but stay at home. If you cause any trouble, both you and your kingdom of Judah will be destroyed.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of an argument is like a water leak-- so stop it before real trouble breaks out.

Proverbs 18:6

Foolish talk will get you into a lot of trouble.

Proverbs 26:17

It's better to take hold of a mad dog by the ears than to take part in someone else's argument.

Proverbs 29:22

A person with a quick temper stirs up arguments and commits a lot of sins.

2 Timothy 2:24

and God's servants must not be troublemakers. They must be kind to everyone, and they must be good teachers and very patient.