Proverbs 17:14 - New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers

The beginning of strife is [like] letting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

The beginning of strife is as when water first trickles [from a crack in a dam]; therefore stop contention before it becomes worse and quarreling breaks out.

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American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Common English Bible

The start of a quarrel is like letting out water, so drop the dispute before it breaks out.

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Catholic Public Domain Version

Whoever releases the water is the head of the conflict. And just before he suffers contempt, he abandons judgment.

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