Proverbs 17:14

The Scriptures 1998

The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop fighting before it breaks out.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:41

And see, all the men of Yisra’ĕ

2 Chronicles 13:17

And Aḇ

2 Chronicles 28:6

And Peqaḥ

Proverbs 13:10

By pride comes only strife, But wisdom is with those who take advice.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is patient has great understanding, But he who is short of spirit exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:1

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

Proverbs 16:32

He who is patient is better than the mighty, And he who rules over his spirit than he who takes a city.

Proverbs 17:19

He who loves transgression loves strife, He who exalts his door seeks destruction.

Proverbs 19:11

A man’s discretion makes him patient, And his adorning is to pass over a transgression.

Proverbs 20:3

For a man to cease from strife is esteem, But every fool bursts out.

Proverbs 25:8

Do not go forth to strive in haste, For what would you do in the end, When your neighbour 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

A man of displeasure stirs up strife, And a master of rage has many a transgression.

Romans 12:18

If possible, on your part, be at peace with all men.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

and to make it your ambition to live peaceably, and to attend to your own, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,