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.

So the battle became exceeding obstinate, on that day, - and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated before the servants of David.

It is, mere sport to a stupid man, to commit lewdness, but, wisdom, pertaineth to a man of understanding.

A letting forth of water, is the beginning of strife, therefore, before it breaketh out, abandon, contention.

Plans - by counsel, shalt thou establish, and, with concerted measures, make thou war.

Do not go forth to strive in haste, - lest thou know not what to do in the latter end thereof, when thy neighbour, hath put thee to shame.

As a madman throwing firebrands, arrows and death,