'Strife' in the Bible
A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.
Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease.
He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
For the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, And the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood; So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.