Proverbs 17:14

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:41

And so, all the men of Israel, running to the king, said to him: "Why have our brothers, the men of Judah, stolen you away. And why have they led the king and his house across the Jordan, and all the men of David with him?"

2 Chronicles 13:17

Therefore, Abijah and his people struck them with a great slaughter. And five hundred thousand strong men of Israel fell wounded.

2 Chronicles 28:6

And Pekah, the son of Remaliah, killed, on one day, one hundred twenty thousand, all of them men of war from Judah, because they had forsaken the Lord, the God of their fathers.

Proverbs 13:10

Among the arrogant, there are always conflicts. But those who do everything with counsel are ruled by wisdom.

Proverbs 14:29

Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness.

Proverbs 15:1

A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury.

Proverbs 16:32

A patient man is better than a strong one. And whoever rules his soul is better than one who assaults cities.

Proverbs 17:19

Whoever dwells on discord loves disputes. And whoever exalts his door seeks ruin.

Proverbs 19:11

The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.

Proverbs 20:3

Honor is for the man who separates himself from contentions. But all the foolish meddle in altercations.

Proverbs 25:8

The things that your eyes have seen, do not offer hastily in a quarrel, lest afterward you may not be able to make amends, when you have dishonored your friend.

Proverbs 26:21

Just as charcoals are to burning coals, and wood is to fire, so also is an angry man who stirs up quarrels.

Proverbs 29:22

A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.

Romans 12:18

If it is possible, in so far as you are able, be at peace with all men.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

to choose work that allows you to be tranquil, and to carry out your business and to do your work with your own hands, just as we have instructed you,