Proverbs 17:14

American King James Version (1999)

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:41

And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said to the king, Why have our brothers the men of Judah stolen you away, and have brought the king, and his household, and all David's men with him, over Jordan?

2 Chronicles 13:17

And Abijah and his people slew them with a great slaughter: so there fell down slain of Israel five hundred thousand chosen men.

2 Chronicles 28:6

For Pekah the son of Remaliah slew in Judah an hundred and twenty thousand in one day, which were all valiant men; because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers.

Proverbs 13:10

Only by pride comes contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

Proverbs 14:29

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 16:32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.

Proverbs 17:19

He loves transgression that loves strife: and he that exalts his gate seeks destruction.

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

Proverbs 25:8

Go not forth hastily to strive, lest you know not what to do in the end thereof, when your neighbor has put you to shame.

Proverbs 26:21

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.

Romans 12:18

If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

And that you study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;