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The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
To start a conflict is to release a flood; stop the dispute before it breaks out.
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
The beginning of strife is like letting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.
Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out.
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.