Proverbs 17:14

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:8

The things which thy eyes have seen, utter not hastily in a quarrel: lest afterward thou mayst not be able to make amends, when thou hast dishonoured thy friend.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honour for a man to separate himself from quarrels: but all fools are meddling with reproaches.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

And that you use your endeavour to be quiet, and that you do your own business, and work with your own hands, as we commanded you: and that you walk honestly towards them that are without; and that you want nothing of any man's.

Proverbs 15:1

A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.

Romans 12:18

If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men.

Proverbs 29:22

A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.

Proverbs 26:21

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire, so an angry man stirreth up strife.

Proverbs 17:19

He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.

Proverbs 16:32

The patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh cities.

Proverbs 14:29

He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.

Proverbs 13:10

Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.

2 Chronicles 28:6

For Phacee the son of Romelia slew of Juda a hundred and twenty thousand in one day, all valiant men: because they had forsaken the Lord the God of their fathers.

2 Chronicles 13:17

And Abia and his people slew them with a great slaughter, and there fell wounded of Israel five hundred thousand valiant men.

2 Samuel 19:41

Therefore all the men of Israel running together to the king, said to him: Why have our brethren the men of Juda stolen thee away, and have brought the king and his household over the Jordan, and all the men of David with him?

Proverbs 19:11

The learning of a man is known by patience and his glory is to pass over wrongs.