2 Kings 14:8
Then Amaziah sent messengers to
2 Chronicles 25:17-24
Then Amaziah king of Judah took counsel and sent word to Joash the son of Jehoahaz the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, “Come [to battle], let us face each other.”
2 Samuel 2:14-17
Then Abner said to Joab, “Let the young men now stand and
2 Kings 14:11
But Amaziah would not listen. So Jehoash king of Israel went up; and he and Amaziah king of Judah faced each other [in combat] at Beth-shemesh, which belongs to Judah.
Proverbs 13:10
Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water [as from a small break in a dam; first it trickles and then it gushes];
Therefore
Proverbs 18:6
A fool’s lips bring contention and strife,
And his mouth invites a beating.
Proverbs 20:18
Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.
Proverbs 25:8
Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];
Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]
When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you?
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Amaziah
Come
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Amaziah
Come
Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.
The beginning of strife is like letting out water [as from a small break in a dam; first it trickles and then it gushes];
Therefore
A fool’s lips bring contention and strife,
And his mouth invites a beating.
Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.
Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];
Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]
When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you?
General references
Do not answer [nor pretend to agree with the frivolous comments of] a [closed-minded] fool according to his folly,
Otherwise you, even you, will be like him.