14The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment.


In Context

11 An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.

12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her whelps, than a fool trusting in his own folly.

13 He that rendereth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

14 The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment.

15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God.

16 What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils.

Proverbs 17:14 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:14The beginning of strife [is as] when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

17:14Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:14The beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

17:14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore withdraw from contention, before it be meddled with.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:14The beginning of contention is a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:14The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.