Matthew Henry Commentary Proverbs 17:14

Matthew Henry Commentary

Proverbs 17:14

1662–1714
Presbyterian
Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry Commentary

Proverbs 17:14

1662–1714
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"The beginning of strife is [as] when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling." — Proverbs 17:14 (ASV)

What danger there is in the beginning of strife! Resist its earliest display; and leave it off, if it were possible, before you begin.