Proverbs 17:14-16

International Standard Version

¹⁴ Starting a quarrel is like spilling water—
    so drop the dispute before it escalates.

¹⁵ Exonerating the wicked and condemning the righteous
    are both detestable to the Lord.

¹⁶ What is this? A fool has enough money to buy wisdom,
    but is senseless?^[a]