2 Samuel 2:14

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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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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