Do not strive with a man without cause, If he has done you no evil.
“You have certainly smitten Eḏ
The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop fighting before it breaks out.
A fool’s lips enter into strife, And his mouth calls for blows.
A passer-by meddling in a strife not his own Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
A man of displeasure stirs up strife, And a master of rage has many a transgression.
And a servant of the Master should not quarrel but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient when wronged,