11 An evil man seeks only rebellion,
    and (A)a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12 Let a man meet (B)a she-bear robbed of her cubs
    (C)rather than a fool in his folly.
13 If anyone (D)returns evil for good,
    (E)evil will not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
    so (F)quit before the quarrel breaks out.
15 He who (G)justifies the wicked and he who (H)condemns the righteous
    are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
16 Why should a fool have money in his hand (I)to buy wisdom
    when he has no sense?

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11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
    the messenger of death will be sent against them.

12 Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs
    than a fool bent on folly.(A)

13 Evil will never leave the house
    of one who pays back evil(B) for good.(C)

14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
    so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.(D)

15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent(E)
    the Lord detests them both.(F)

16 Why should fools have money in hand to buy wisdom,
    when they are not able to understand it?(G)

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