¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

¹⁹ He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

³ It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

¹⁰ Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

²¹ As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

¹⁹ The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²² Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

²⁰ He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

²² The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.