Thematic Bible: Contentious
Thematic Bible
Fools » Are » Contentious
A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.
Ministers » Should not be » Contentious
Because an overseer is God's servant manager, he must be blameless. He must not be arrogant or irritable. He must not drink too much, be a violent person, or make money in shameful ways.
He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but instead be gentle. He must not be argumentative or love money.
Women » As queens » Contentious
A father's ruin is a foolish son, and a wife's quarreling is like dripping water that never stops.
It's better to live in a corner on the roof than to share a house with a contentious woman.
It's better to live in a corner on the roof than in a house with a contentious woman.
A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike.