Proverbs 17:14

14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water,

so ^gquit before the quarrel breaks out.

Related Verses

Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.

Proverbs 25:8
do not hastily bring into court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?

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