Proverbs 17:14
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.”Proverbs 17:14
What Does Proverbs 17:14 Mean?
Proverbs 17:14 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 17, verse 14 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 17:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 1:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”1 Corinthians 13:4“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”Proverbs 20:3“It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.”Proverbs 25:8“Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.”Proverbs 19:11“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”2 Timothy 2:23“But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.”Proverbs 18:1“Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.”Proverbs 30:33“Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.”Colossians 3:8“But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.”Proverbs 13:10“Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.”Proverbs 26:4“Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.”Ecclesiastes 7:8“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”1 Thessalonians 4:11“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”2 Samuel 2:27“And Joab said, As God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother.”Proverbs 3:30“Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.”Proverbs 15:1“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”Proverbs 16:32“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”Proverbs 17:19“He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.”Genesis 13:8“And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.”
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