Proverbs 17:14

Tree of Life Version

The beginning of strife is like letting out water— so stop a quarrel before it breaks out.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:8

do not bring hastily to court, or what will you do afterward, when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Proverbs 20:3

It is honor for one to resolve a dispute, yet every fool quarrels.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

and aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, just as we directed you—

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Romans 12:18

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in shalom with all people.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up dissention, and a hotheaded one commits many transgressions.

Proverbs 26:21

As coals are to embers and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindling strife.

Proverbs 17:19

He who loves sin loves strife. One who builds a high gate invites destruction.

Proverbs 16:32

Better to be slow to anger than a mighty warrior. One who controls his temper is better than one who conquers a city.

Proverbs 14:29

One who is slow to anger shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one exalts folly.

Proverbs 13:10

Arrogance yields nothing but strife. Wisdom belongs to those who take advice.

2 Chronicles 28:6

In one day, Pekah the son of Remaliah killed 120,000 valiant soldiers of Judah—because they had forsaken Adonai, the God of their fathers.

2 Chronicles 13:17

So Abijah and his people defeated them with a great slaughter, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain.

2 Samuel 19:41

Then the king crossed over to Gilgal, and Chimham and all the people of Judah crossed over with him, and also half the people of Israel escorted the king over.

Proverbs 19:11

Prudence makes one slow to anger and his glory is to overlook an offense.