And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said unto the king, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen thee away, and have brought the king, and his household, and all David's men with him, over Jordan?
Proverbs 17:14 - King James Version - American Edition The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. 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. |
And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said unto the king, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen thee away, and have brought the king, and his household, and all David's men with him, over Jordan?
And Abi´jah and his people slew them with a great slaughter: so there fell down slain of Israel five hundred thousand chosen men.
For Pekah the son of Remali´ah slew in Judah a hundred and twenty thousand in one day, which were all valiant men; because they had forsaken the Lord God of their fathers.
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
It is an honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;