Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of a quarrel is like the first leak in a water dam, so drop it before a major argument bursts out.
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13If you repay evil for good, evil will never leave your house.
15The Lord hates it when the wicked are acquitted and the innocent condemned.
Cross References
Genesis 13:8So Abram said to Lot, “Please don't let's have arguments between us, or between our herdsmen, because we're family.
Judges 12:1Then the Ephraimites were called up and crossed the Jordan to Zaphon. They said to Jephthah, “Why did you go and fight the Ammonites without summoning us to go with you? We're going to burn your house down with you inside it!”
2 Samuel 2:17The battle that followed was hard-fought, but eventually Abner and his men were defeated by David's men.
2 Chronicles 10:14he replied using the advice of the young men. He said, “My father placed a heavy burden on you, and I will make it even heavier. My father punished you with whips; I will punish you with scorpions.”
2 Chronicles 25:17Then Amaziah, king of Judah, took advice from his counselors and sent a message to the king of Israel, Joash, son of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu. “Come and face me in battle,” he challenged.
Proverbs 13:10Pride only causes conflict; but those who take advice are wise.
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 →