Proverbs 17:14

WEB

¹⁴The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

KJV

¹⁴The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

BSB

¹⁴To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.

FBV

¹⁴The beginning of a quarrel is like the first leak in a water dam, so drop it before a major argument bursts out.

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Extra References

Proverbs 20:3

³It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.

Proverbs 25:8

⁸Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?

2 Timothy 2:23-24

²³But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife. ²⁴The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient,

1 Thessalonians 4:11

¹¹and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you,

Ecclesiastes 7:8-9

⁸Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

⁹Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

Proverbs 16:32

³²One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 15:1

¹A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 26:21

²¹As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindling strife.

Proverbs 17:19

¹⁹He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

Proverbs 13:10

¹⁰Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.