Suddenly, all the men of Israel came to the king. They asked him, ‘Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly and transport the king and his household across the Jordan, along with all of David’s men? ’
Proverbs 17:14 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised To start a conflict is to release a flood; stop the dispute before it breaks out. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The beginning of strife is as when water first trickles [from a crack in a dam]; therefore stop contention before it becomes worse and quarreling breaks out. American Standard Version (1901) The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling. Common English Bible The start of a quarrel is like letting out water, so drop the dispute before it breaks out. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever releases the water is the head of the conflict. And just before he suffers contempt, he abandons judgment. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment. |
Suddenly, all the men of Israel came to the king. They asked him, ‘Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly and transport the king and his household across the Jordan, along with all of David’s men? ’
Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and five hundred thousand fit young men of Israel were killed.
Pekah son of Remaliah killed one hundred and twenty thousand in Judah in one day #– #all brave men #– #because they had abandoned the Lord God of their ancestors.
Arrogance leads to nothing but strife, but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.
A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s emotions, than capturing a city.
One who loves to offend loves strife; one who builds a high threshold invites injury.
A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offence.
Honour belongs to the person who ends a dispute, but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.
Don’t take a matter to court hastily. Otherwise, what will you do afterwards if your opponent humiliates you?
As charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.
An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered one increases rebellion.
If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,