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 was very sore that day: and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.

It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And'so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.

Go not forth hastily to strive, Lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.

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