Proverbs 26:4

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him.

Judges 12:1-6

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 19:41-43

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?

1 Kings 12:14

He gave them the answer suggested by the young advisors. He said: My father made your yoke hard, but I will make it harder! My father gave you punishment with whips, but I will give it with snakes.

1 Kings 12:16

When all Israel realized that the king would not respond to their request, the people in answer said to the king: What share do we have in David? What is our heritage in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel; now see to your people, David. So Israel went away to their tents.

2 Kings 14:8-10

Then Amaziah sent representatives to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying: Come let us have a meeting face to face.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like releasing water [from a floodgate]. Therefore stop contention before it begins.

Proverbs 26:5

Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own pride.

Isaiah 36:21

They were silent and did not say anything to him because the king commanded them not to answer him.

1 Peter 2:21-23

For this you were called because Christ also suffered for you. He left you an example (a copy for imitation) (a model) that you should follow in his steps.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil, or insult for insult. Do just the opposite. For you were called to inherit a blessing.

Jude 1:9

Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil disputed about the body of Moses. He did not speak evil judgment against him in abusive terms, but said: Jehovah rebukes you. (Zechariah 3:2)

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