Proverbios 17

Lexham English Bible

14Like the release of water is the beginning of strife; before it breaks out, stop the quarrel.

Reina-Valera 1909

14El que comienza la pendencia es como quien suelta las aguas: deja pues la porfía, antes que se enmarañe.

King James Version

14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

World English Bible

14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.