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Proverbs 17:14-16
English Standard Version
Proverbs 17:14-16
English Standard Version
14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
so (A)quit before the quarrel breaks out.
15 He who (B)justifies the wicked and he who (C)condemns the righteous
are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
16 Why should a fool have money in his hand (D)to buy wisdom
when he has no sense?
Proverbs 17:14-16
New International Version
Proverbs 17:14-16
New International Version
14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.(A)
16 Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom,
when they are not able to understand it?(D)
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