Proverbs 17:14

The Passion Translation

Don’t be one who is quick to quarrel, for an argument is hard to stop, and you never know how it will end, so don’t even start down that road!

Cross References

Proverbs 13:10

Wisdom opens your heart to receive wise counsel, but pride closes your ears to advice and gives birth only to quarrels and strife.

Proverbs 14:29

When your heart overflows with understanding you’ll be very slow to get angry. But if you have a quick temper, your impatience will be quickly seen by all.

Proverbs 15:1

Respond gently when you are confronted and you’ll defuse the rage of another. Responding with sharp, cutting words will only make it worse. Don’t you know that being angry can ruin the testimony of even the wisest of men?

Proverbs 16:32

Do you want to be a mighty warrior? It’s better to be known as one who is patient and slow to anger. Do you want to conquer a city? Rule over your temper before you attempt to rule a city.

Proverbs 17:19

If you love to argue, then you must be in love with sin. For the one who loves to boast is only asking for trouble.

Proverbs 19:11

An understanding person demonstrates patience, for mercy means holding your tongue. When you are insulted, be quick to forgive and forget it, for you are virtuous when you overlook an offense.

Proverbs 20:3

A person of honor will put an argument to rest. Only the stupid want to pick a fight.

Proverbs 25:8

Don’t be hasty to file a lawsuit. By starting something you wish you hadn’t, you could be humiliated when you lose your case.

Proverbs 26:21

Add fuel to the fire and the blaze goes on. So add an argumentative man to the mix, and you’ll keep strife alive.

Proverbs 29:22

The source of strife is found in an angry heart, for sin surrounds the life of a furious man.

Romans 12:18

Do your best to live as everybody’s friend.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Aspire to lead a calm and peaceful life as you mind your own business and earn your living, just as we’ve taught you.