World English Bible
"The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out."
— Proverbs 17:14, World English 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. ”
“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 seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.