Proverbs 17:14-16

Common English Bible

¹⁴ The start of a quarrel is like letting out water,
    so drop the dispute before it breaks out.
¹⁵ Judging the righteous wicked and the wicked righteous—
    the Lord detests both of these.
¹⁶ Why should a fool have money
    to pay for wisdom? He has no mind.