Proverbs 17:14
A letting forth of water, is the beginning of strife, therefore, before it breaketh out, abandon, contention.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
13He that returneth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Cross References
Genesis 13:8So then Abram said unto Lot Pray let not cause of strife arise betwixt me and thee, or betwixt my herdmen and thy herdmen; for brethren, are we.
Judges 12:1And the men of Ephraim were called together, and passed over northward,—and said unto Jephthah—Wherefore didst thou pass over to do battle with the sons of Ammon, and, for us, didst not call, to go with thee? Thy house, will we consume over thee with fire.
2 Samuel 2:17So the battle became exceeding obstinate, on that day,—and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated before the servants of David.
2 Chronicles 10:14and spake unto them according to the counsel of the young men, saying, My father, made your yoke heavy, but, I, will add thereunto,—My father, chastised you with whips, But, I, with scorpions.
2 Chronicles 25:17Then Amaziah king of Judah took counsel, and sent unto Joash, son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu king of Israel, saying,—Come, let us look one another in the face!
Proverbs 13:10Only by pride, doth one cause 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 →