Do not strive with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm.
And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,
An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.
A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows.
The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.
He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Glory in that, and stay at home; for why should you meddle with trouble so that you fall—you and Judah with you?”