Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 17 connects to 10 cross-references. Proverbs on family life, friendship, and integrity: better a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife. A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Whoever mocks the …
其他译本
The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
The beginning of contention <FI>is<Fi> a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.
The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows.
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