NET Bible
"Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; abandon strife before it breaks out!"
— Proverbs 17:14, NET Bible
“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.”
“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 person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
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As for the one who repays evil for good, evil will not leave his house.
Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; abandon strife before it breaks out!
The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent– both of them are an abomination to the LORD.
What’s the point of a fool having money in hand to buy wisdom, when his head is empty?
A friend loves at all times, and a relative is born to help in adversity.