Don’t take another person to court without a good reason. Don’t do that if he hasn’t done anything wrong to you.
True, you have defeated Edom. But you have become proud because of your victory over Edom. But stay at home and brag! Don’t make trouble for yourself. If you do this, you will fall, and Judah will fall with you!”
If you start an argument, it is like breaking a hole in a dam. So stop the argument before it becomes bigger and bigger.
A foolish person causes himself trouble with the things he says. His words can start fights.
It is dangerous to become part of an argument between two people. It is the same as walking along the street and grabbing a dog by the ears.
An angry person causes trouble. And the person who becomes angry easily is guilty of many sins.
A servant of the Lord must not argue! He must be kind to every person. A servant of the Lord must be a good teacher. He must be patient.