14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
So (A)abandon the quarrel 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 the Lord.
16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to (C)buy wisdom,
When [a]he has no sense?

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:16 Lit there is no heart