13 Bible Verses about Contentiousness
Most Relevant Verses
But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye are not consumed one of another.
Transgression loves him that loves strife, and he that exalts his gate seeks destruction.
Charcoal for burning coals and wood for fire, and a contentious man to kindle strife.
Why dost thou cause me to see iniquity and cause me to behold grievance and destruction and violence before me, in addition to those that raise up strife and contention?
The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
From Thematic Bible
Contentiousness » The contentious spirit
Transgression loves him that loves strife, and he that exalts his gate seeks destruction.
Charcoal for burning coals and wood for fire, and a contentious man to kindle strife.
