Berean Standard Bible
“To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.”
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
World English Bible (WEB)
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
King James Version (KJV)
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The beginning of strife is [as] when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El que comienza la pendencia es como quien suelta las aguas: deja pues la porfía, antes que se enmarañe.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Empezar una pelea es como abrir las compuertas de un río; así que mejor no la empieces.
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