Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
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Bible References
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Proverbs 17:19
He who loves transgression loves discord. He who opens his door seeks destruction.
Proverbs 26:21
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle disputes.
Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up dissension. A furious man abounds in sin.
Judges 12:1
The men of Ephraim were ready for battle. They crossed the Jordan River to Zaphon and said to Jephthah: Why did you cross the border to fight the Ammonites without calling us to go with you? We are going to burn the house down over your head!
2 Samuel 2:14
Abner yelled to Joab: Let some of our best soldiers get up and fight each other! Joab agreed.
2 Samuel 19:41
All the people of Israel came to the king. They asked: Why did our brothers, the people of Judah, kidnap you and bring you and your family across the Jordan River?
2 Samuel 20:1
A worthless character named Sheba son of Bikri lived at Gilgal. He was of the tribe of Benjamin. He blew the trumpet and called out: Down with David! We will not follow him! Men of Israel, let us go home!
2 Chronicles 10:14
He spoke to them as the young men advised. He said: If my father made your burden heavy, I will add to it. If my father punished you with whips, I will use scorpions.
2 Chronicles 13:17
Abijah and his men defeated them decisively. Five hundred thousand of the best men of Israel were killed.
2 Chronicles 25:17
After receiving counsel from his advisers, King Amaziah of Judah sent messengers to King Jehoash, son of Jehoahaz and grandson of Jehu of Israel, to declare war on Israel.
2 Chronicles 28:6
In one day Pekah, son of Remaliah, killed one hundred and twenty thousand soldiers in Judah because they had abandoned Jehovah the God of their ancestors.
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Proverbs 13:10
Pride brings contention, but wisdom is with the well advised.
Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding. He who is short tempered exalts foolishness.
Proverbs 15:1
A mild answer turns away anger. Harsh words stir up anger.
Proverbs 16:32
Being slow to anger is better than being mighty. Being self-controlled is better than ruling a city.
Proverbs 19:11
The discretion of a man defers anger. It is his glory to overlook a transgression.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to cease from discord. Only fools start quarrels.
Proverbs 25:8
Do not run quickly to court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame.
Genesis 13:8
Abram said to Lot: Let us not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and mine, for we are brothers.
Judges 8:1
Then the people of Ephraim said to Gideon: Why did you not call us when you went to fight the Midianites? Why did you treat us like this? They complained bitterly about it.
Ecclesiastes 7:8
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Matthew 5:39
But I tell you, do not resist a wicked person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to that person.
Acts 6:1
The number of disciples increased at that time. A murmuring arose on the part of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
Acts 15:2
Paul and Barnabas had an intense (harsh) dispute and debate with them. They concluded that Paul, Barnabas, and others should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders to settle this question.
Romans 12:18
When it is possible, be peaceable with all men.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and mind your own business, and work with your hands, as we command you.
2 Timothy 2:23
But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing they produce quarrels (controversy) (fighting).
James 3:14
If you have bitter jealousy (envy) and greedy ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth.
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Proverbs 3:30
Argue with no one if they have never done you any harm.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him.