13 One who (A)returns evil for good,
(B)Evil will not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
So (C)abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
15 One who (D)justifies the wicked and one who condemns the righteous,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
16 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to (E)buy wisdom,
When [a]he has no sense?
17 A (F)friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:16 Lit there is no heart

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