Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of conflict is like one who releases water everywhere, 1 so walk away from the dispute before it has broken out. 1
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13When someone returns evil for good, 1 evil will never leave his house. 1
Cross References
Genesis 13:8So Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife between you and me, and between your herdsmen and my herdsmen; after all, we are family.
Judges 12:1A call went out to the men of Ephraim; they passed through Zaphon and said to Jephthah, “Why did you pass through to fight against the people of Ammon and did not call us to go with you? We will burn your house down over you.”
2 Samuel 2:17The battle was very severe that day and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated before the servants of David.
2 Chronicles 10:14He spoke to them following the advice of the young men, saying, “My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to it. My father punished you with whips, but I will punish you with scorpions.”
2 Chronicles 25:17Then Amaziah king of Judah consulted with advisors and sent messengers to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, “Come, let us meet each other face to face in battle.”
Proverbs 13:10Pride only breeds conflict, 1 but for those who listen to good advice there 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 →