Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is, as when a man maketh an issue for water: therfore leaue of before the contention be medled with.
Bible (Bishops')
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In Context
13Who so rewardeth euill for good, euil shall not depart from his house.
15The Lorde hateth as well hym that iustifieth the vngodly, as him that condempneth the innocent.
Cross References
Genesis 13:8Then sayde Abram vnto Lot: let there be no strife I pray thee betweene thee and me, and betweene my heardmen and thyne, for we be brethren.
Judges 12:1And the men of Ephraim gathered them selues together, & went northwarde, & sayd vnto Iephthah: Wherfore wentest thou to fight against the children of Ammon, and dyddest not call vs to go with thee? we will therfore burne thine house vpon thee with fire.
Proverbs 13:10Among the proude there is euer strife: but with the well aduised is wisdome.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:14
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. A malicious mischievous man is here represented, 1. As ungrateful to his friends. He oftentimes is so absurd and insensible of kindnesses done him that he renders evil for good. David met with those that were his adversaries for his love, Ps. cix. 4 . To render evil for evil is brutish, but to render evil for good is devilish. He is an ill-natured man who, because he is resolved not to return a kindness, will revenge it. 2. As therein unkind… Read the whole commentary →