Proverbs 17:14

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

stop it before strife breaks out!

Proverbs 18:6

18:6 The lips of a fool enter into strife,

and his mouth invites a flogging.

Proverbs 20:3

20:3 It is an honor for a person to cease from strife,

but every fool quarrels.

Proverbs 22:10

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

strife and insults will cease.