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Proverbs 29:22
An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.
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Proverbs 17:14
Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!
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Romans 12:18-21
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written,“ Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Proverbs 18:6
The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
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Proverbs 25:8-9
Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame?When you argue a case with your neighbor, do not reveal the secret of another person,
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2 Timothy 2 24
And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,
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Matthew 5:39-41
But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.And if someone wants to sue you and to take your tunic, give him your coat also.And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two.
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1 Corinthians 6 6-1 Corinthians 6 8
Instead, does a Christian sue a Christian, and do this before unbelievers?The fact that you have lawsuits among yourselves demonstrates that you have already been defeated. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?But you yourselves wrong and cheat, and you do this to your brothers and sisters!