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Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: ntherefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

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Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Romans 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Proverbs 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

Proverbs 16:32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Proverbs 20:3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

Proverbs 25:8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.

Proverbs 25:9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:

1 Thessalonians 4:11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;