Proverbs 17:14 Parallel Translations

NASB:

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.

ERV:

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling.

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.

Proverbs 17:14 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 20:3 Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.

Proverbs 25:8 Do not go out hastily to argue your case; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you?

1 Thessalonians 4:11 and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we commanded you, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

17:14 Letteth out - By cutting the bank of a river. Leave off - Avoid the occasions, and prevent the beginning of contention.

MHC:

17:8. Those who set their hearts upon money, will do any thing for it. What influence should the gifts of God have on our hearts! 9. The way to preserve peace is to make the best of every thing; not to notice what has been said or done against ourselves. 10. A gentle reproof will enter, not only into the head, but into the heart of a wise man. 11. Satan, and the messengers of Satan, shall be let loose upon an evil man. 12. Let us watch over our own passions, and avoid the company of furious men. 13. To render evil for good is devilish. He that does so, brings a curse upon his family. 14. What danger there is in the beginning of strife! Resist its earliest display; and leave it off, if it were possible, before you begin. 15. It is an offence to God to acquit the guilty, or to condemn those who are not guilty. 16. Man's neglect of God's favour and his own interest is very absurd. 17. No change of outward circumstances should abate our affection for our friends or relatives. But no friend, except Christ, deserves unlimited confidence. In Him this text did receive, and still receives its most glorious fulfilment. 18. Let not any wrong their families. Yet Christ's becoming Surety for men, was a glorious display of Divine wisdom; for he was able to discharge the bond.

CONC:

Abandon Beginning Blows Breaching Break Breaks Contention Dam Dispute Drop Fighting Leave Letteth Letting Matter Meddled Quarrel Quarreling Quarrelling Quit Start Stop Strife Vehement Waters Withdraw

Abandon Beginning Blows Breaching Break Breaks Contention Dam Dispute Drop Fighting Leave Matter Quarrel Quarreling Quarrelling Quit Start Starting Stop Strife Vehement Water Waters Withdraw

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