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Proverbs 17:14

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 14 Beginning a fight is like opening a floodgate;*
  Before the quarrel breaks out, take your leave.+

Proverbs 17:14

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 14 The beginning of contention is as one letting out waters;+ so before the quarrel has burst forth, take your leave.+

Proverbs 17:14

The Bible in Living English
- 14 The beginning of a quarrel is somebody letting a trickle start,
  so give up your side of the dispute before anybody gets into a rage.

Proverbs 17:14

American Standard Version
- 14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

Proverbs 17:14

The Emphasized Bible
- 14 A letting forth of water is the beginning of strife, Therefore before it breaketh out abandon contention.

Proverbs 17:14

King James Version
- 14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.