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Proverbs 17:14 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 17:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 17 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.”
Proverbs 17:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. Poter mayim reshit madon (פּוֹטֵר מַיִם רֵאשִׁית מָדוֹן, releasing water is the beginning of strife). Like breaching a dam, once strife starts it's unstoppable. Velifney hitgalle hariv netosh (וְלִפְנֵי הִתְגַּלַּע הָרִיב נְטוֹשׁ, so before the quarrel breaks out, leave off). Abandon contentions before they escalate uncontrollably. The proverb urges conflict prevention—once unleashed, strife floods destructively. Jesus blessed peacemakers (Matthew 5:9). Paul commanded pursuing p...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:14
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“It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.”
“Go not forth hastily to strive”
“knowing that they generate strife.”
“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”
“and to do your own business”
“than he who takes a city.”
“but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
“and wood to fire”
“Please, let there be no strife between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are relatives.,And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.,וַיֹּאמֶר אַבְרָם אֶל־לוֹט אַל־נָא תְהִי מְרִיבָה בֵּינִי וּבֵינֶיךָ וּבֵין רֹעַי וּבֵין רֹעֶיךָ כִּי־אֲנָשִׁים אַחִים אֲנָחְנוּ׃ ,And Abram said unto Lot: Let there be no strife”