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 there was a very grievous battle that day. And Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David.

To work out evil devices is as laughter to a fool; so wisdom is to a man of understanding.

The beginning of strife is like letting out water; therefore leave off fighting, before it breaks out.

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

Do not go forth quickly to fight, lest you know not what to do in the end of it, when your neighbor has put you to shame.

or like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death.