2 Samuel 2:14
And Abner said to Joab, "Let the young men arise and compete before us." And Joab said, "Let them arise."
2 Samuel 2:17
And the battle was very fierce 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, "Shall the sword devour forever? Do you not know that the end will be bitter? How long will it be before you tell your people to turn from the pursuit of their brothers?"
Proverbs 10:23
Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.
Proverbs 20:18
Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.
Proverbs 25:8
do not hastily bring into court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?
Proverbs 26:18-19
Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death