| Young's Literal Translation (YLT) |
New International Version (NIV) |
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14 The beginning of contention [is] a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.
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14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
