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Proverbs 17:14-16
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14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,
    therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,
    both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
16 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,
    since he has no understanding?

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Proverbs 17:14-16
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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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