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The beginning of strife is, as when a man maketh an issue for water: therfore leaue of before the contention be medled with.
Proverbs 17:14
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In other translations
- Louis Segond 1910Commencer une querelle, c'est ouvrir une digue; Avant que la dispute s'anime, retire-toi.
- Martin 1744Le commencement d'une querelle est [comme] quand on lâche l'eau; mais avant qu'on vienne à la mêlée, retire-toi.
- King JamesThe beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
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