Proverbs 17:14
What does Proverbs 17:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 17:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The beginning of contention <FI>is<Fi> a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: and before he suffereth reproach, he forsaketh judgment.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The beginning of contention is [as] when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.
Context
Cross references
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.
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