Proverbs 17:14
King James Version
“The beginning of strife when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.”
Context
11An evil seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14The beginning of strife when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both abomination to the LORD.
16Wherefore a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing no heart
17A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.