The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows.

Οστις αρχιζει φιλονεικιαν, ειναι ως ο εκφραττων υδατα· οθεν παυσον απο της φιλονεικιας πριν εξαφθη.

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.