Proverbs 17:14-16

World English Bible

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,
    therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,
    both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
    since he has no understanding?