2 Samuel 2:14

"And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David."

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

"It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom."

"Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war."

"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."