2 Samuel 2:14
Abner yelled to Joab: Let some of our best soldiers get up and fight each other! Joab agreed.
2 Samuel 2:17
Fierce fighting broke out that day. In the end, David's men defeated Abner and the men of Israel.
2 Samuel 2:26-27
Then Abner called to Joab: Must the sword devour forever? Do you not understand it will be bitter to the end? How long before you command the people to return from chasing their brothers?
Proverbs 10:23
It is like sport to a fool to do mischief. A man of understanding has wisdom.
Proverbs 17:14
Starting a quarrel is like releasing water [from a floodgate]. Therefore stop contention before it begins.
Proverbs 20:18
Good counsel makes for good plans. Seek good counsel if you wage war.
Proverbs 25:8
Do not run quickly to court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame.
Proverbs 26:18-19
This is like a mad man who throws firebrands, arrows, and death.