Proverbs 3:30

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.