17:13 17:13

Proverbs 17:14

17:15 17:15

Bible Versions

¶ The beginning of strife [is as] when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
The beginning {H7225} of strife {H4066} is as when one letteth out {H6362} water {H4325}: therefore leave off {H5203} contention {H7379}, before {H6440} it be meddled {H1566} with.
Starting a fight is like letting water through [a dike] -better stop the quarrel before it gets worse.
To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
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