Proverbs 17:14

New American Bible - revised edition

The start of strife is like the opening of a dam; check a quarrel before it bursts forth!

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:41

Finally the king crossed over to Gilgal, accompanied by Chimham. Israel and Judah Quarrel. All of the people of Judah and half of the people of Israel had escorted the king across.

2 Chronicles 13:17

Abijah and his people inflicted a severe defeat upon them; five hundred thousand picked men of Israel fell slain.

2 Chronicles 28:6

For Pekah, son of Remaliah, killed one hundred and twenty thousand of Judah in a single day, all of them valiant men, because they had abandoned the Lord, the God of their ancestors.

Proverbs 13:10

The stupid sow discord by their insolence, but wisdom is with those who take counsel.

Proverbs 14:29

Long-suffering results in great wisdom; a short temper raises folly high.

Proverbs 15:1

A mild answer turns back wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 16:32

The patient are better than warriors, and those who rule their temper, better than the conqueror of a city.

Proverbs 17:19

Those who love an offense love a fight; those who build their gate high court disaster.

Proverbs 19:11

It is good sense to be slow to anger, and an honor to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 20:3

A person gains honor by avoiding strife, while every fool starts a quarrel.

Proverbs 25:8

What your eyes have seen do not bring forth too quickly against an opponent; For what will you do later on when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Proverbs 26:21

Charcoal for coals, wood for fire— such are the quarrelsome, enkindling strife.

Proverbs 29:22

The ill-tempered stir up strife, and the hotheaded cause many sins.

Romans 12:18

If possible, on your part, live at peace with all.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

and to aspire to live a tranquil life, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your [own] hands, as we instructed you,