And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all {men}, apt to teach, patient, {patient: or, forbearing}

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

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.

A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

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

But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.

Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory {of this}, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to {thy} hurt, that thou shouldest fall, {even} thou, and Judah with thee? {at home: Heb. at thy house}