Proverbs 17:14-16

Young's Literal Translation

¹⁴ The beginning of contention [is] a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.

¹⁵ Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these [are] an abomination to Jehovah.

¹⁶ Why [is] this -- a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?