Proverbs 17:14-17 King James 2000 (KJ2000)

14. The beginning of strife is like releasing water: therefore leave off contention, before a quarrel starts.

15. He that justifies the wicked, and he that condemns the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

16. Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he has no heart for it?

17. A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

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