Proverbs 17:10-14 Common English Bible (CEB)

10. A rebuke goes deeper to an understanding personthan a hundred lashes to a fool.

11. Evil people seek only rebellion;a cruel messenger will be sent against them.

12. Safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubsthan fools in their folly.

13. Evil will never depart from the houseof those who return evil for good.

14. The start of a quarrel is like letting out water,so drop the dispute before it breaks out.

Proverbs 17