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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 17, Verse 14

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13
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
King James Version
The beginning of strife [is as] when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
American Standard Version
The beginning of strife is [as] when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
New English Translation
Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; abandon strife before it breaks out!
World English Bible
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
15
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.
16
Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?
17
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18
A man void of understanding striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21
He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
22
A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
23
A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
24
Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.