Ben Sira 28:9

9 It is sinful to break up a friendship by creating hostility among people who get along well together.

Ben Sira 28:9 In-Context

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

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.

10 The more fuel, the hotter the fire. The more stubbornness, the hotter the argument. And the stronger or richer people are, the angrier they can afford to become.

11 An argument that blazes out suddenly can lead to violence.