Proverbs 17:14-16

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¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
    so ^(A)quit before the quarrel breaks out.
¹⁵ He who ^(B)justifies the wicked and he who ^(C)condemns the righteous
    are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
¹⁶ Why should a fool have money in his hand ^(D)to buy wisdom
    when he has no sense?