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Proverbs 17:14-16
New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 17:14-16
New American Standard Bible 1995
14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
So (A)abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
15 He who (B)justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to (C)buy wisdom,
When [a]he has no sense?
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:16 Lit there is no heart
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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