American Standard Version
"The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling. "
— Proverbs 17:14, American Standard Version
“The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.”
“The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.”
“Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; abandon strife before it breaks out!”
“The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: and before he suffereth reproach, he forsaketh judgment.”
“The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows.”
“The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.”
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.