All the Israelites came to the king. They said to the king, “Our brothers, the people of Judah, stole you away and brought you and your family across the Jordan River with your men. Why?”
Proverbs 17:14 - Easy To Read Version If you start an argument, it is like breaking a hole in a dam. So stop the argument before it becomes bigger and bigger. 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. |
All the Israelites came to the king. They said to the king, “Our brothers, the people of Judah, stole you away and brought you and your family across the Jordan River with your men. Why?”
Abijah’s army greatly defeated the army of Israel, and 500,000 of the best men of Israel were killed.
People who think they are better than other people only cause trouble. But people who listen to the things other people tell them are wise.
A patient person is very smart. A person who is easily angered shows that he is a fool.
A peaceful answer causes anger to disappear. But a rough answer causes anger to grow.
It is better to be patient than to be a strong soldier. It is better to control your anger than to take control over a whole city.
A troublemaker loves to start arguments. A person that likes to brag is setting himself up for a fall. Both of them will end up in trouble. {\cf2\super [23]}
If a person is wise, that wisdom gives him patience. And it is wonderful when he forgives people who do wrong to him.
Any fool can start an argument. So you should respect a person who refuses to argue.
Don’t be too quick to tell a judge about something you saw. If another person proves that you are wrong, then you will be embarrassed.
Charcoal keeps the coals burning. And wood keeps the fire burning. In the same way, people who make trouble keep arguments alive.
An angry person causes trouble. And the person who becomes angry easily is guilty of many sins.
Do all you can to live a peaceful life. Take care of your own business. Do your own work. We have already told you to do these things.