Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; Therefore leave off contention before it rolleth onward.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

13Whoso returneth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

15He that justifieth the wicked, And he that condemneth the just, Both alike are an abomination to the LORD.

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:10By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

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 →

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