Sirach 28:7-9

Good News Translation

⁷ the commands in the covenant of the Most High. Instead of getting upset over your neighbor's faults, overlook them.

Arguments

⁸ If you stay out of arguments, you will not sin so much, because a hot temper gets them started. ⁹ It is sinful to break up a friendship by creating hostility among people who get along well together.