'Contention' in the Bible

Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,But he who is slow to anger and patient calms disputes.

The beginning of strife is like letting out water [as from a small break in a dam; first it trickles and then it gushes];Therefore abandon the quarrel before it breaks out and tempers explode.

A fool’s lips bring contention and strife,And his mouth invites a beating.

Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go away;Even strife and dishonor will cease.

For lack of wood the fire goes out,And where there is no whisperer [who gossips], contention quiets down.