Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleTo start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out. King James Bible The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. American Standard Version The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling. Darby Bible Translation The beginning of contention is [as] when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement. Douay-Rheims Bible The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment. English Revised Version The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling. Young's Literal Translation The beginning of contention is a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife. Links Proverbs 17:14 Bible HubProverbs 17:14 Bible Apps Proverbs 17:14 Open Bible |