Proverbs 17:14

New Century Version

Starting a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before a fight breaks out.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:41

Soon all the Israelites came to the king and said to him, “Why did our relatives, the people of Judah, steal you away? Why did they bring you and your family across the Jordan River with your men?”

2 Chronicles 13:17

Abijah’s army struck Israel so that five hundred thousand of Israel’s best men were killed.

2 Chronicles 28:6

The army of Pekah son of Remaliah killed one hundred twenty thousand brave soldiers from Judah in one day. Pekah defeated them because they had left the Lord, the God of their ancestors.

Proverbs 13:10

Pride only leads to arguments, but those who take advice are wise.

Proverbs 14:29

Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger.

Proverbs 16:32

Patience is better than strength. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city.

Proverbs 17:19

Whoever loves to argue loves to sin. Whoever brags a lot is asking for trouble.

Proverbs 19:11

The wise are patient; they will be honored if they ignore insults.

Proverbs 20:3

Foolish people are always fighting, but avoiding quarrels will bring you honor.

Proverbs 25:8

do not quickly take someone to court. What will you do later when your neighbor proves you wrong?

Proverbs 26:21

Just as charcoal and wood keep a fire going, a quarrelsome person keeps an argument going.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person causes trouble; a person with a quick temper sins a lot.

Romans 12:18

Do your best to live in peace with everyone.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Do all you can to live a peaceful life. Take care of your own business, and do your own work as we have already told you.