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14 The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment.

15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God.

16 What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils.

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14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
    so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.(A)

15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent(B)
    the Lord detests them both.(C)

16 Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom,
    when they are not able to understand it?(D)

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