Proverbs 17:14 in the King James Version
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Context
13 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.