2 Samuel 2:14

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

2 Samuel 2:17

And the battle that day was very severe; and Abner and the men of Israel were routed before the servants of David.

2 Samuel 2:26-27

And Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever? knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? and how long shall it be ere thou bid the people return from following their brethren?

Proverbs 10:23

It is as sport to a foolish man to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.

Proverbs 25:8

Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.

Proverbs 26:18-19

As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

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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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2 Samuel 2:17
And the battle that day was very severe; and Abner and the men of Israel were routed before the servants of David.
Proverbs 10:23
It is as sport to a foolish man to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.
Proverbs 20:18
Plans are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.
Proverbs 25:8
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
Proverbs 26:18
As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,