Proverbs 3:30

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Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.

[Like] the release of water [is] the beginning of strife; before it breaks out, stop the quarrel.

The lips of a fool will bring strife, and his mouth calls out for a flogging.

do not hastily bring out to court, for what will you do at its end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?

A man of anger will stir strife, and the owner of anger, much transgression.

But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer, but whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also.

If [it is] possible on your [part], be at peace with all people.

But brother goes to court with brother, and this before unbelievers!

And the slave of the Lord must not quarrel, but be kind toward everyone, skillful in teaching, tolerant,