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 severe battle that day; and Abner was defeated, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.

It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore withdraw from contention, before it be meddled with.

Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make 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 mad man who casteth fire-brands, arrows, and death,