Catholic Public Domain Version
"Whoever releases the water is the head of the conflict. And just before he suffers contempt, he abandons judgment. "
— Proverbs 17:14, Catholic Public Domain 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 isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling. ”
“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.”
The evil one continually seeks conflicts. But a cruel Angel shall be sent against him.
It is more expedient to meet a bear robbed of her young, than the foolish trusting in his own folly.
Whoever repays evil for good, evil shall not withdraw from his house.
Whoever releases the water is the head of the conflict. And just before he suffers contempt, he abandons judgment.
Those who justify the impious, and those who condemn the just, both are abominable with God.
What does it profit the foolish to have riches, when he is not able to buy wisdom? Whoever makes his house high seeks ruin. And whoever shuns learning shall fall into evils.
Whoever is a friend loves at all times. And a brother is proved by distress.