Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 17:14

Friday, May 23, 2025

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
— Proverbs 17:14

More Daily Wisdom

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 5:3
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who..."
"Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands."
Psalm 112:1
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance."
Psalm 33:12

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, May 23, 2025

A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"[Talking to the crowds, Jesus concluded the things he said about John the Baptist:] "To what can I compare this generation? It is like children..."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Most manifestly the confidence which the Psalmist here expressed was a divine confidence. He did not say, "I have grace enough to perfect that which....."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"[Stephen, in his defense before the Sanhedrin:] "You stubborn people! You are heathens at heart and deaf to the truth. Must you forever resist the Holy Spirit?...."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and..."

Illustration

Illustration of Proverbs 17:14 — Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

About This Devotional

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