Hebrew Language Versions
KJV The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
KJVP The beginning H7225 of strife H4066 is as when one letteth out H6362 water: H4325 therefore leave off H5203 contention, H7379 before H6440 it be meddled with. H1566
YLT The beginning of contention is a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.
ASV The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
WEB The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, Therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
RV The beginning of strife is {cf15i as} when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling.
NET Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!
ERVEN The start of an argument is like a small leak in a dam. Stop it before a big fight breaks out.