Proverbs 17:14 | |
NASB: The beginning of strife is [like] letting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Starting a quarrel is [like] opening a floodgate, so stop before the argument gets out of control. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. ASV: The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling. BBE: The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows. DBY: The beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement. JPS: The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off contention, before the quarrel break out. WBS: The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore withdraw from contention, before it be meddled with. WEB: The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out. YLT: The beginning of contention [is] a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife. | |
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