Proverbios 17
Berean Standard Bible
14To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
Reina-Valera 1909
14El que comienza la pendencia es como quien suelta las aguas: deja pues la porfía, antes que se enmarañe.
King James Version
14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
World English Bible
14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.