2 Samuel 2:14

Then Abner said to Joab, “Now let the young men arise and hold a contest before us.” And Joab said, “Let them arise.”

2 Samuel 2:17

That day the battle was very severe, and Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David.

Then Abner called to Joab and said, “Shall the sword devour forever? Do you not know that it will be bitter in the end? How long will you refrain from telling the people to turn back from following their brothers?”

Proverbs 10:23

Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.

Proverbs 20:18

Prepare plans by consultation,
And make war by wise guidance.

Proverbs 25:8

Do not go out hastily to argue your case;
Otherwise, what will you do in the end,
When your neighbor humiliates you?

Proverbs 26:18-19

Like a madman who throws
Firebrands, arrows and death,

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2 Samuel 2:14

And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.

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That day the battle was very severe, and Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David.

Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.

Prepare plans by consultation,
And make war by wise guidance.

Do not go out hastily to argue your case;

Otherwise, what will you do in the end,

When your neighbor humiliates you?

Like a madman who throws

Firebrands, arrows and death,