KJVThe beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
The beginning of contention is a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.
The beginning of contention is [as] when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
P R O V E R B S CHAP. XVII. Falsehood and Oppression Reproved. 1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. These words recommend family-love and peace, as conducing very much to the comfort of human life. 1. Those that…