OLD TESTAMENT

Proverbs 17:14

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The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

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Verse 14. Water. It is scarcely possible to prevent the bad effects of detraction. Frequent quarrels have also risen on account of springs. Genesis 26:20.—Judgment. And gives up the cause, as being much more prudent. Matthew 5:25. 40.

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