Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:14
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.
