Prov. XVII, 14. The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Prov. XVIII, 6. A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
Prov. XII, 10. A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Prov. XXVI, 21. As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Prov. XXIX, 9. If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
Rom. II, 8. But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation, and wrath.
Titus III, 9. But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.