Proverbs 17:14
King James Version
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Proverbs 17:14 in context
Proverbs 17:12
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
Proverbs 17:13
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Proverbs 17:14SELECTED VERSE
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Proverbs 17:15
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
Proverbs 17:16
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?