2 Samuel 2:14
Then Abner said to Joab, “Let the young men now stand and
2 Samuel 2:17
There was a very fierce battle that day, and Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David.
2 Samuel 2:26-27
Then Abner called to Joab, “Must the sword devour forever? Do you not know that it will be bitter in the end? How long [will it be] before you tell the people to stop pursuing their brothers?”
Proverbs 10:23
Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin],
But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water [as from a small break in a dam; first it trickles and then it gushes];
Therefore
Proverbs 20:18
Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.
Proverbs 25:8
Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];
Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]
When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you?
Proverbs 26:18-19
Like a madman who throws
Firebrands, arrows, and death,
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Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin],
But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.
The beginning of strife is like letting out water [as from a small break in a dam; first it trickles and then it gushes];
Therefore
Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.
Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];
Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]
When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you?
Like a madman who throws
Firebrands, arrows, and death,