2 Kings 14:8

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Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.

King Amaziah of Judah took counsel and sent word to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, “Come, let us meet face to face.”

But Amaziah would not listen, so King Jehoash of Israel advanced. He and King Amaziah of Judah faced off at Beth-shemesh that belongs to Judah.

Then Abner said to Joab, “Let’s have the young men get up and compete in front of us.”

“Let them get up,” Joab replied.

Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

To start a conflict is to release a flood;
stop the dispute before it breaks out.

A fool’s lips lead to strife,
and his mouth provokes a beating.

Finalize plans with counsel,
and wage war with sound guidance.

Don’t take a matter to court hastily.
Otherwise, what will you do afterward
if your opponent humiliates you?

So he said, “If they have marched out in peace, take them alive, and if they have marched out for battle, take them alive.”

Don’t answer a fool according to his foolishness
or you’ll be like him yourself.