প্রবচন 17:14

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KJV

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

KJVP

The beginning H7225 of strife H4066 is as when one letteth out H6362 water: H4325 therefore leave off H5203 contention, H7379 before H6440 it be meddled with. H1566

YLT

The beginning of contention is a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.

ASV

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

WEB

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

ESV

The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.

RV

The beginning of strife is {cf15i as} when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling.

RSV

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

NLT

Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out.

NET

Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!

ERVEN

The start of an argument is like a small leak in a dam. Stop it before a big fight breaks out.