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The beginning of contention is [as] when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.
15
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.
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To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense?
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The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
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A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.
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He loveth transgression that loveth a quarrel; he that maketh high his gate seeketh destruction.
20
He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good; and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil.
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He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow, and the father of a vile [man] hath no joy.
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A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
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A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.
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Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.