Proverbs 17:14-16

Legacy Standard Bible

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
So ^(A)abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
¹⁵ He who ^(B)justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous,
Both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
¹⁶ Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to ^(C)acquire wisdom,
When ^[a]he has no heart of wisdom?