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Bible Quotes About Quarrelsome

16 Scripture verses about quarrelsome from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

What does the Bible say about quarrelsome? Browse 19 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

16
Total Verses
11
Old Testament
5
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Quarrelsome

  1. Proverbs 15:18 — “A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
  2. Proverbs 17:14 — “The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
  3. Proverbs 18:6 — “A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
  4. Proverbs 20:3 — “It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
  5. Proverbs 21:19 — “It is better to dwell in the wilderness , than with a contentious and an angry woman. in: Heb. in the land of the desert
  6. Proverbs 22:10 — “Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
  7. Proverbs 25:24 — “It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
  8. Proverbs 26:17 — “He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. meddleth: or, is enraged
  9. Proverbs 26:21 — “As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
  10. Proverbs 27:15 — “A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.

Old Testament Quotes About Quarrelsome (11)

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
It is better to dwell in the wilderness , than with a contentious and an angry woman. in: Heb. in the land of the desert
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. meddleth: or, is enraged
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

New Testament Quotes About Quarrelsome (5)

Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. honestly: or, decently
Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? fightings: or, brawlings lusts: or, pleasures

Frequently Asked Questions About Quarrelsome in the Bible

What does the Bible say about quarrelsome?
The Bible contains 16 verses about quarrelsome, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding quarrelsome through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about quarrelsome?
There are 16 Bible verses about quarrelsome in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about quarrelsome?
While many verses address quarrelsome, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of quarrelsome you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about quarrelsome?
Quarrelsome is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 16 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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