King James Bible
KJVThe beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 17:14
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 17:14 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore withdraw from contention, before it be meddled with. | |
World English BibleWEB | The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The beginning of contention is a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.
English Revised Version
ERVThe beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore withdraw from contention, before it be meddled with.
World English Bible
WEBThe beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe beginning of contention is a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.
American King James Version
AKJVThe beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
King James Bible
KJVThe beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
American Standard Version
ASVThe beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.
English Revised Version
ERVThe beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore withdraw from contention, before it be meddled with.
World English Bible
WEBThe beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe beginning of contention is a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.
American King James Version
AKJVThe beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.