Proverbs 26:21
As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.
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Proverbs 26:21
As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.
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2 Samuel 19:43
The men of Israel answered the men of Judah, and said, “We have ten parts in the king, and we have also more claim to David than you. Why then did you despise us, that our advice should not be first had in bringing back our king?” The words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the men of Israel.
Psalms 64:3
who sharpen their tongue like a sword, and aim their arrows, deadly words,
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
James 3:6
And the tongue is a fire. The world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire by Gehenna.
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Psalms 101:5
I will silence whoever secretly slanders his neighbor. I won’t tolerate one who is arrogant and conceited.
Proverbs 22:10
Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
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Proverbs 11:13
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
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Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
James 3:14
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t boast and don’t lie against the truth.
James 3:15
This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic.
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Proverbs 27:15
A continual dropping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike:
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