Proverbs 17:14
Proverbs 17:14 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.
Proverbs 17:14 The Message (MSG)
The start of a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before it bursts.
Proverbs 17:14 King James Version (KJV)
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Proverbs 17:14 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The beginning of strife is like letting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
Proverbs 17:14 New Century Version (NCV)
Starting a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before a fight breaks out.
Proverbs 17:14 American Standard Version (ASV)
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
Proverbs 17:14 New International Version (NIV)
Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
Proverbs 17:14 New King James Version (NKJV)
The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.
Proverbs 17:14 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The beginning of strife is like letting out water [as from a small break in a dam; first it trickles and then it gushes]; Therefore abandon the quarrel before it breaks out and tempers explode.
Proverbs 17:14 New Living Translation (NLT)
Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out.