Proverbios 17
Brenton's English Septuagint
14Rightful rule gives power to words; but sedition and strife precede poverty.
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.