Proverbs 17:14-16 New English Translation (NET)

14. Starting a quarrel is like letting out water;stop it before strife breaks out!

15. The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent – both of them are an abomination to the Lord.

16. Of what use is money in the hand of a fool,since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

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