Proverbs 25:8

The Message

Don’t jump to conclusions—there may be a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw.

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:26

Abner called out to Joab, “Are we going to keep killing each other till doomsday? Don’t you know that nothing but bitterness will come from this? How long before you call off your men from chasing their brothers?”

1 Kings 3:25

Then he said, “Cut the living baby in two—give half to one and half to the other.”

Proverbs 14:12

There’s a way of life that looks harmless enough; look again—it leads straight to hell. Sure, those people appear to be having a good time, but all that laughter will end in heartbreak.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before it bursts.

Proverbs 18:6

The words of a fool start fights; do him a favor and gag him.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Don’t be quick to fly off the handle. Anger boomerangs. You can spot a fool by the lumps on his head.

Matthew 5:25

“Or say you’re out on the street and an old enemy accosts you. Don’t lose a minute. Make the first move; make things right with him. After all, if you leave the first move to him, knowing his track record, you’re likely to end up in court, maybe even jail. If that happens, you won’t get out without a stiff fine.