Proverbs 17:14

The Message

The start of a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before it bursts.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:10

Arrogant know-it-alls stir up discord, but wise men and women listen to each other’s counsel.

Proverbs 14:29

Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.

Proverbs 16:32

Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power.

Proverbs 17:19

The person who courts sin marries trouble; build a wall, invite a burglar.

Proverbs 19:11

Smart people know how to hold their tongue; their grandeur is to forgive and forget.

Proverbs 20:3

It’s a mark of good character to avert quarrels, but fools love to pick fights.

Proverbs 25:8

Don’t jump to conclusions—there may be a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw.

Proverbs 26:21

A quarrelsome person in a dispute is like kerosene thrown on a fire.

Proverbs 29:22

Angry people stir up a lot of discord; the intemperate stir up trouble.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Stay calm; mind your own business; do your own job. You’ve heard all this from us before, but a reminder never hurts. We want you living in a way that will command the respect of outsiders, not lying around sponging off your friends.