Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, 2 therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out. 1

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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

13Whoever rewards evil for good, 2 evil shall not depart from his house. 1

15He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns as guilty the upright, 2 both of them alike are an abomination to Adonai. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 13:8Avram [Exalted father] said to Lot [Veil, Covering], “Please, let there be no strife between you and me, and between your herdsmen and my herdsmen; for we are relatives.

Proverbs 13:10Pride only breeds quarrels, 2 but with ones who take advice is wisdom. 1

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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