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 fierce that day. And Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David.

Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.

The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.

Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.

do not hastily bring into court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death