Proverbs 17:14

New King James Version

The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:41

Just then all the men of Israel came to the king, and said to the king, “Why have our brethren, the men of Judah, stolen you away and brought the king, his household, and all David’s men with him across the Jordan?”

2 Chronicles 13:17

Then Abijah and his people struck them with a great slaughter; so five hundred thousand choice men of Israel fell slain.

2 Chronicles 28:6

For Pekah the son of Remaliah killed one hundred and twenty thousand in Judah in one day, all valiant men, because they had forsaken the Lord God of their fathers.

Proverbs 13:10

By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 16:32

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 17:19

He who loves transgression loves strife, And he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression.

Proverbs 20:3

It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel.

Proverbs 25:8

Do not go hastily to court; For what will you do in the end, When your neighbor has put you to shame?

Proverbs 26:21

As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.

Romans 12:18

If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,