Strive not with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.
You have indeed struck down Edom, and your heart has lifted you up: glory in this, and tarry at home: for why should you meddle to your harm, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?
The beginning of strife is like releasing water: therefore leave off contention, before a quarrel starts.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows.
He that passes by, and meddles with a quarrel not belonging to him, is like one that takes a dog by the ears.
An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,