A wrathful man stirs up strife, but one who is slow to anger calms the dispute.

A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates intimate friends.

The beginning of strife is like letting out water; therefore leave off contention, before it breaks out.

As coals to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

He who is of a proud soul stirs up strife; but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.