Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contention » Contentious people
but wrath and anger to those who live in selfish ambition and do not obey the truth but follow unrighteousness.
A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.
It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.
It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.
Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike. Whoever hides her hides the wind or grasps oil with his right hand.
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.
A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.
who plan ways to harm me. All day long they stir up conflict.
The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
Why do you force me to witness injustice? Why do you put up with wrongdoing? Destruction and violence confront me; conflict is present and one must endure strife.
Dissention » The contentious spirit
The one who loves a quarrel loves transgression; whoever builds his gate high seeks destruction.
A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.
Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.
who plan ways to harm me. All day long they stir up conflict.
The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
Why do you force me to witness injustice? Why do you put up with wrongdoing? Destruction and violence confront me; conflict is present and one must endure strife.
Fire » Things connected with » Burning coals
Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
Speech/communication » Talebearers
The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person's innermost being.
The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases. Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife. The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels; they go down into a person's innermost being.
Strife » Who kindles strife
Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases. Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
Strife » Excited by » A contentious disposition
Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.
Strife » Causes of » Contentious spirit
Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.