Proverbs 17:14

English Standard Version Anglicised

¹⁴The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
so ^(A)quit before the quarrel breaks out.

Proverbs 20:3

English Standard Version Anglicised

³It is an honour for a man to ^(A)keep aloof from strife,
but every fool will be quarrelling.

⁸ ^(A)do not hastily bring into court,
for^[a] what will you do in the end,
when your neighbour puts you to shame?

¹²Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.^[a]

English Standard Version Anglicised (ESVUK)