Then Amaziah sent messengers to the king of Israel Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu. “Come, let us meet face to face,” he said.
Then Amaziah king of Judah took counsel and sent word to the king of Israel Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu. “C
But Amaziah would not listen, so Jehoash king of Israel advanced. He and King Amaziah of Judah faced each other at Beth-
Then Abner said to Joab, “Let us have the young men get up and compete before us.” “Let them get up,” Joab replied.
To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.
A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?
Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.