Proverbs 17:14 — Meaning and Application

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

Proverbs 17:14

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

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

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both {are} abomination to the LORD.

Wherefore {is there} a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing {he hath} no heart {to it}?

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Proverbs 17:1

"Better {is} a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices {with} strife. {sacrifices: or, good cheer}"

Proverbs 17:2

"A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren."

Proverbs 17:3

"The fining pot {is} for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts."

Proverbs 17:4

"A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; {and} a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue."

Proverbs 17:5

"Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: {and} he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. {unpunished: Heb. held innocent}"

Proverbs 17:6

"Children's children {are} the crown of old men; and the glory of children {are} their fathers."

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