Do not quarrel with anyone without cause, when he did not do you harm.

Do not envy the cruel man, and choose none of his ways.

Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:

For better is wisdom, than ornaments of coral, and, no delightful things, can equal her.

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

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

He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.

The wrath of a king is a growl as of a young lion, And as dew on the herb his good-will.

The fear of a king is a growl as of a young lion, He who is causing him to be wroth is wronging his soul.

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].

Drive out a scoffer and strife will go out; quarrel and abuse will cease.

He who is cruel to the poor for the purpose of increasing his profit, and he who gives to the man of wealth, will only come to be in need.

Do not take away the property of the poor man because he is poor, or be cruel to the crushed ones when they come before the judge:

Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];
Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]
When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you?

Grabbing onto the ears of a dog passing by [is] one who meddles in a quarrel [that is] not his own.

For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.

Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.

A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, [but] those who hate unjust gain will have long days.