Proverbs 17:14 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁴ To start a conflict is to release a flood; stop the dispute before it breaks out.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when water first trickles [from a crack in a dam]; therefore stop contention before it becomes worse and quarreling breaks out.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

Common English Bible

¹⁴ The start of a quarrel is like letting out water, so drop the dispute before it breaks out.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁴ Whoever releases the water is the head of the conflict. And just before he suffers contempt, he abandons judgment.

Proverbs 17:14 Cross References

2 Samuel 19:41

Suddenly, all the men of Israel came to the king. They asked him, ‘Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly and transport the king and his household across the Jordan, along with all of David’s men? ’

2 Chronicles 13:17

Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and five hundred thousand fit young men of Israel were killed.

2 Chronicles 28:6

Pekah son of Remaliah killed one hundred and twenty thousand in Judah in one day #– #all brave men #– #because they had abandoned the Lord God of their ancestors.

Proverbs 13:10

Arrogance leads to nothing but strife, but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

Proverbs 14:29

A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

Proverbs 15:1

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

Proverbs 16:32

Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s emotions,  than capturing a city.

Proverbs 17:19

One who loves to offend loves strife; one who builds a high threshold invites injury.

Proverbs 19:11

A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offence.

Proverbs 20:3

Honour belongs to the person who ends a dispute, but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.

Proverbs 25:8

Don’t take a matter to court hastily. Otherwise, what will you do afterwards if your opponent  humiliates you?

Proverbs 26:21

As charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered one  increases rebellion.

Romans 12:18

If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

to seek to lead a quiet life,  to mind your own business,  and to work  with your own hands, as we commanded you,