Proverbs 17:14
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14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water:
Therefore yleave off contention, before it zbe meddled with.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
so quit before the quarrel breaks out.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
To start a conflict is to release a flood;
stop the dispute before it breaks out.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate,
so stop before a dispute breaks out.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Like the release of water is the beginning of strife;
before it breaks out, stop the quarrel.
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KJV 1900King James Version
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water:
Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
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