What are some Bible verses about arguing?

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Proverbs 15:1  

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.  
  

2 Timothy 2:23\-24  

Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,  
  

Romans 14:19  

So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.  
  

Titus 3:9  

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.  
  

Galatians 5:22\-23  

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self\-control; against such things there is no law.  
  

Proverbs 29:22  

A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression.  
  

Proverbs 13:10  

By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.  
  

Titus 3:1\-2  

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.  
  

Proverbs 29:11  

A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.  
  

Proverbs 3:30  

Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.  
  

Proverbs 26:4  

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.  
  

Proverbs 18:1\-2  

Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.  
  

Romans 14:1  

As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.  
  

Proverbs 19:11  

Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.  
  

Philippians 2:14\-16  

Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.  
  

2 Timothy 2:14  

Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers.  
  

James 3:17  

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.  
  

Romans 12:19  

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”  
  

2 Timothy 2:16  

But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,  
  

Proverbs 23:9  

Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.  
  

*Unless otherwise noted, all Bible verses are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® Copyright© 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.*  
  

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