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Bible:Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

Proverbs 17:14
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Hebrew פוטר מים ראשית מדון ולפני התגלע הריב נטוש׃
Greek εξουσιαν διδωσιν λογοις αρχη δικαιοσυνης προηγειται δε της ενδειας στασις και
Latin Qui dimittit aquam caput est jurgiorum, et antequam patiatur contumeliam judicium deserit.
KJV The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
WEB The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.


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