Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:14

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

Amplified® Bible
The beginning of strife is as when water first trickles [from a crack in a dam]; therefore stop contention before it becomes worse {and} quarreling breaks out.

Darby English Version
The beginning of contention is [as] when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.

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

Revised Standard Version
The beginning of strife is like letting out water; so quit before the quarrel breaks out.

Young's Literal Translation
The beginning of contention `is' a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.

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