What bible verses are there that help with conflict?

Answer 1

"A Soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." (Prov.15:1)

(NIV): "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

"...who plots evil with deceit in his heart -- he always stirs up conflict." (Prov.6:14 NIV)

"Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all wrongs." (Prov.10:12 NIV)

"A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel." (Prov.15:18 NIV)

"The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the LORD will prosper." (Prov.28:25 NIV)

"For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do what you want." (Gal.5:17 NIV)

Matthew Henry's comment; [on Gal.5:17]:

"If it be our care to act under the guidance and power of the blessed Spirit, though we may not be freed from the stirrings and oppositions of the corrupt nature which remains in us, it shall not have dominion over us. Believers are engaged in a conflict, in which they earnestly desire that grace may obtain full and speedy victory..." (Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary: Gal.5:16-).