Proverbs 17:14

Proverbs chapter 17 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

v.13Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

v.14This passage

v.15He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 14:29
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 26:21
Ascoals are to hot embers, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
2 Chronicles 25:17
Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.
Ecclesiastes 7:8
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Proverbs 17:19
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.