Proverbs 17:14

New International Reader's Version

Starting to argue is like making a crack in a dam. So drop the matter before a fight breaks out.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:41

Soon all the men of Israel were coming to the king. They were saying to him, “Why did the men of Judah take you away from us? They are our relatives. What right did they have to bring you and your family across the Jordan River? What right did they have to bring all your men over with you?”

2 Chronicles 13:17

Abijah and his troops wounded and killed large numbers of them. In fact, 500,000 of Israel’s capable men lay dead or wounded.

2 Chronicles 28:6

In one day Pekah, the son of Remaliah, killed 120,000 soldiers in Judah. That’s because Judah had deserted the Lord, the God of their people.

Proverbs 13:10

Where there is arguing, there is pride. But those who take advice are wise.

Proverbs 14:29

Anyone who is patient has great understanding. But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish they are.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns anger away. But mean words stir up anger.

Proverbs 16:32

It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper than to take a city.

Proverbs 17:19

The one who loves to argue loves to sin. The one who builds a high gate is just asking to be destroyed.

Proverbs 19:11

A person’s wisdom makes them patient. They will be honored if they forgive someone who sins against them.

Proverbs 20:3

Avoiding a fight brings honor to a person. But every foolish person is quick to argue.

Proverbs 25:8

don’t bring too quickly to court. What will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?

Proverbs 26:21

Coal glows, and wood burns. And a person who argues stirs up conflict.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up fights. And a person with a bad temper commits many sins.

Romans 12:18

If possible, live in peace with everyone. Do that as much as you can.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

And do everything you can to live a quiet life. You should mind your own business. And work with your hands, just as we told you to.