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Proverbs 17:14

New American Standard Bible 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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