¹⁴ Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
    so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.^(A)

³ It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
    but every fool^(A) is quick to quarrel.^(B)

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

⁹ If you take your neighbor to court,
    do not betray another’s confidence,
¹⁰ or the one who hears it may shame you
    and the charge against you will stand.