2 Samuel 2:17

2:17 Now the battle was very severe that day; Abner and the men of Israel were overcome by David’s soldiers.

2 Samuel 2:26-27

2:26 Then Abner called out to Joab, “Must the sword devour forever? Don’t you realize that this will turn bitter in the end? When will you tell the people to turn aside from pursuing their brothers?” 2:27 Joab replied, “As surely as God lives, if you had not said this, it would have been morning before the people would have abandoned pursuit of their brothers!”

Proverbs 10:23

10:23 Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool,

and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

Proverbs 17:14

17:14 Starting a quarrel is like letting out water;

stop it before strife breaks out!

Proverbs 20:18

20:18 Plans are established by counsel,

so make war with guidance.

Proverbs 25:8

25:8 Do not go out hastily to litigation,

or what will you do afterward

when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Proverbs 26:18-19

26:18 Like a madman who shoots

firebrands and deadly arrows,

26:19 so is a person who deceives his neighbor,

and says, “Was I not only joking?”