Proverbs 17:14-16

American Standard Version

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water:
Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous,
Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
Seeing he hath no ^[a]understanding?