Proverbs 17:11-16
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11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
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12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
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13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
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14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
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15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
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16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?