Bible verse
To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
Proverbs 17:14 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 17.
10 A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
13 If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
14 To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.
16 Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
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.
ERV
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling.
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