Proverbs 17:14

Modern King James Version

The beginning of strife is like letting out water; therefore leave off fighting, before it breaks out.

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 killed them with a great slaughter. And there fell down dead five hundred thousand chosen men of Israel.

2 Chronicles 28:6

And Pekah the son of Remaliah killed a hundred and twenty thousand in Judah in one day, all mighty men, because they had forsaken Jehovah, the God of their fathers.

Proverbs 13:10

Only by pride comes argument, but with those who take advice is wisdom.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to wrath is of great understanding, but he who 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 who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit is better than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 17:19

He who loves fighting loves transgression; he who makes his gate high seeks ruin.

Proverbs 19:11

The judgment of a man puts off 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 exposes himself.

Proverbs 25:8

Do not go forth quickly to fight, lest you know not what to do in the end of it, when your neighbor has put you to shame.

Proverbs 26:21

As coals to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man to kindle fighting.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up fighting, and a furious man abounds in sin.

Romans 12:18

If it is possible, as far as is in you, being in peace with all men.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

and that you try earnestly to be quiet and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,