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 17:14 - Tree of Life Version The beginning of strife is like letting out water— so stop a quarrel 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. |
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.
So Abijah and his people defeated them with a great slaughter, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain.
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.
Arrogance yields nothing but strife. Wisdom belongs to those who take advice.
One who is slow to anger shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one exalts folly.
Better to be slow to anger than a mighty warrior. One who controls his temper is better than one who conquers a city.
He who loves sin loves strife. One who builds a high gate invites destruction.
Prudence makes one slow to anger and his glory is to overlook an offense.
do not bring hastily to court, or what will you do afterward, when your neighbor puts you to shame?
As coals are to embers and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindling strife.
An angry man stirs up dissention, and a hotheaded one commits many transgressions.
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in shalom with all people.
and aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, just as we directed you—