Proverbs 3:30

New American Bible - revised edition

Do not contend with someone without cause, with one who has done you no harm.

Cross References

2 Kings 14:10

You have indeed struck down Edom, and your heart is lifted up; enjoy your glory, but stay home! Why bring misfortune and failure on yourself and on Judah with you?”

Proverbs 17:14

The start of strife is like the opening of a dam; check a quarrel before it bursts forth!

Proverbs 18:6

The lips of fools walk into a fight, and their mouths are asking for a beating.

Proverbs 26:17

Whoever meddles in the quarrel of another is one who grabs a passing dog by the ears.

Proverbs 29:22

The ill-tempered stir up strife, and the hotheaded cause many sins.

2 Timothy 2:24

A slave of the Lord should not quarrel, but should be gentle with everyone, able to teach, tolerant,