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Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Proverbs 17:14 · King James Version
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Proverbs 17:14 in other translations
To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
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In context
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
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