Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 17:14
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Berean Standard Bible
To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
King James Version
The beginning of strife [is as] when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
World English Bible
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
American Standard Version
The beginning of strife is [as] when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 17
12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
13 If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
14 To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.
16 Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
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