Proverbs 17:14

To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.

Cross References (27)

  • Proverbs 20:3 (8)

    It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

  • Proverbs 25:8 (7)

    do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?

  • 2 Timothy 2:23–24 (5)

    But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (4)

    and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

  • Ecclesiastes 7:8–9 (4)

    The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.

  • Proverbs 16:32 (3)

    He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city

  • Proverbs 15:1 (3)

    A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

  • Proverbs 17:19 (2)

    He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.

  • Proverbs 26:21 (2)

    Like charcoal for embers and wood for fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.

  • Judges 12:1–6 (2)

    Then the men of Ephraim assembled and crossed the Jordan to Zaphon. They said to Jephthah, “Why have you crossed over to

  • Acts 6:1–5 (2)

    In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Heb

  • Matthew 5:39–41 (2)

    But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;

  • 2 Chronicles 13:17 (2)

    Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain.

  • Proverbs 14:29 (2)

    A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

  • 2 Chronicles 28:6 (2)

    For in one day Pekah son of Remaliah killed 120,000 valiant men in Judah. This happened because they had forsaken the LO

  • Proverbs 29:22 (2)

    An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

  • Proverbs 19:11 (2)

    A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

  • Acts 15:2–21 (2)

    And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go u

  • Romans 12:18 (2)

    If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

  • Proverbs 13:10 (2)

    Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

  • 2 Chronicles 10:14–16 (2)

    and spoke to them as the young men had advised, saying, “Whereas my father made your yoke heavy, I will add to your yoke

  • 2 Samuel 19:41 (2)

    Soon all the men of Israel came to the king and asked, “Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly a

  • 2 Chronicles 25:17–24 (2)

    Then Amaziah king of Judah took counsel and sent word to the king of Israel Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu. “C

  • Judges 8:1–3 (2)

    Then the men of Ephraim said to Gideon, “Why have you done this to us? Why did you fail to call us when you went to figh

  • 2 Samuel 2:14–17 (2)

    Then Abner said to Joab, “Let us have the young men get up and compete before us.” “Let them get up,” Joab replied.

  • Genesis 13:8–9 (2)

    So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no contention between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen. A

  • James 3:14–18 (1)

    But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.