13 Bible Verses about Contentiousness
Most Relevant Verses
But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention.
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
From Thematic Bible
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.