Proverbs 17:14 NAS/NIV - Online Parallel Bible
| New American Standard (NAS) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out. | 14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. |
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