Proverbs 26:17
Like one who grabs a dog by the ears [and is likely to be bitten]
Is he who, passing by, stops to meddle with a dispute that is none of his business.
Proverbs 17:11
A rebellious man seeks only evil;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 18:6
A fool’s lips bring contention and strife,
And his mouth invites a beating.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to keep away from strife [by handling situations with thoughtful foresight],
But any fool will [start a] quarrel [without regard for the consequences].
Luke 12:14
But He said to him,
2 Timothy 2:23-24
But have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant speculations [useless disputes over unedifying, stupid controversies], since you know that they produce strife and give birth to quarrels.
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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Passeth
A rebellious man seeks only evil;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
A fool’s lips bring contention and strife,
And his mouth invites a beating.
It is an honor for a man to keep away from strife [by handling situations with thoughtful foresight],
But any fool will [start a] quarrel [without regard for the consequences].