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Proverbs 17:14-16
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 17:14-16
1599 Geneva Bible
14 The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore, or the contention be meddled with, leave off.
15 (A)He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.
16 Wherefore is there a [a]price in the hand of the fool to get wisdom, and he hath none heart?
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- Proverbs 17:16 What availeth it the wicked to be rich, seeing he setteth not his mind to wisdom?
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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