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.
2 Samuel 2:17
And there was a very grievous 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 and said, Shall the sword devour forever? Do you not know that it will be bitter in the end? How long shall it be then before you command the people to return from chasing their brothers?
Proverbs 10:23
To work out evil devices is as laughter to a fool; so wisdom is to a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water; therefore leave off fighting, before it breaks out.
Proverbs 20:18
Purposes are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.
Proverbs 25:8
Do not go forth quickly to fight, lest you know not what to do in the end of it, when your neighbor has put you to shame.
Proverbs 26:18-19
or like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death.