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 war will be hard even exceedingly, in that day; and Abner will be smitten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.

As laughter to the foolish one, to do mischief: and wisdom is to the man of understanding.

The causing water to break forth. is the beginning of strife: cast off contention before being irritated.

The purpose shall be prepared by counsel, and with guidance make war.

Thou shalt not go forth hastily to strive, lest what thou shalt do in its latter state in thy neighbor putting thee to shame.

As a madman casting fiery darts, arrows and death,