Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 17:14 (KJV)

Sunday, April 29, 2007

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
— Proverbs 17:14 (KJV)

More Daily Wisdom

"Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out."
— Proverbs 17:14 —
"From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him."
— Proverbs 12:14 —
"Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one."
— Matthew 5:37 —
"Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."
— Proverbs 16:24 —

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, April 29, 2007

Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Order Out of Confusion' (1 Co. 14:1-12)
"Dear Father, God of intelligibility and peace, Thank you for reversing the curse of Babel when you poured out your Holy Spirit on believers in..."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'Kingdom Arrival' (Mt. 12:28)
"[Jesus:] "But if I am casting out demons by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you.""
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'More than a Prophet' (Lk. 7:24-26)
"After John's disciples left, Jesus began talking about him to the crowds. "What kind of man did you go into the wilderness to see? Was he a weak reed,..."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Psalm 10:12
"Arise, LORD! Lift up your hand, O God. Do not forget the helpless."

Illustration

Illustration of Proverbs 17:14 (KJV) — The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom