Proverbs 17:14 - Tree of Life Version

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like letting out water— so stop a quarrel before it breaks out.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁴ 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)

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

Common English Bible

¹⁴ The start of a quarrel is like letting out water, so drop the dispute before it breaks out.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁴ Whoever releases the water is the head of the conflict. And just before he suffers contempt, he abandons judgment.

Proverbs 17:14 Tagairtí Cros

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.

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 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.

Proverbs 13:10

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

Proverbs 14:29

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

Proverbs 15:1

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

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 17:19

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

Proverbs 19:11

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

Proverbs 20:3

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

Proverbs 25:8

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

Proverbs 26:21

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

Proverbs 29:22

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

Romans 12:18

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

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—