Proverbs 17:14 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 17:14 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 17:14 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 17:14 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.”

Proverbs 17:14 — World English Bible

Proverbs 17:14 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Proverbs 17:14 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:14 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“The beginning of contention <FI>is<Fi> a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.”

Proverbs 17:14 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 17:14 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“The beginning of contention is [as] when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.”

Proverbs 17:14 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 17:14 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore or the contention be medled with, leaue off.”

Proverbs 17:14 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 17:14 in Context — Proverbs 17

12 Mejor es se encuentre un hombre con una osa á la cual han robado sus cachorros, que con un fatuo en su necedad.

13 El que da mal por bien, no se apartará el mal de su casa.

14 El que comienza la pendencia es [como] quien suelta las aguas: deja pues la porfía, antes que se enmarañe.

15 El que justifica al impío, y el que condena al justo, ambos á dos son abominación á Jehová.

16 ¿De qué sirve el precio en la mano del necio para comprar sabiduría, no teniendo entendimiento?

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What Does Proverbs 17:14 Mean?

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