Proverbs 6:14

6:14 he plots evil with perverse thoughts in his heart,

he spreads contention at all times.

Proverbs 15:18

15:18 A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension,

but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:28

16:28 A perverse person spreads dissension,

and a gossip separates the closest friends.

Proverbs 17:14

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

stop it before strife breaks out!

Proverbs 18:19

18:19 A relative offended is harder to reach than a strong city,

and disputes are like the barred gates of a fortified citadel.

Proverbs 21:19

21:19 It is better to live in a desert land

than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman.

Proverbs 22:10

22:10 Drive out the scorner and contention will leave;

strife and insults will cease.

Proverbs 26:20

26:20 Where there is no wood, a fire goes out,

and where there is no gossip, contention ceases.

Proverbs 27:15

27:15 A continual dripping on a rainy day

and a contentious wife are alike.

Proverbs 28:25

28:25 The greedy person stirs up dissension,

but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

Proverbs 29:22

29:22 An angry person stirs up dissension,

and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.

Proverbs 25:24

25:24 It is better to live on a corner of the housetop

than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.

Proverbs 26:21

26:21 Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,

so is a contentious person to kindle strife.