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Proverbs 17:13-15
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 17

13One who returns evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house. 14The beginning of strife is like letting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out. 15One who justifies the wicked and one who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
King James Version

Chapter 17

13Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
15He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the Lord.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 17

13If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never depart from his house.
14To start a conflict is to release a flood; stop the dispute before it breaks out.
15Acquitting the guilty and condemning the just — both are detestable to the Lord.
New Living Translation

Chapter 17

13If you repay good with evil, evil will never leave your house.
14Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out.
15Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent — both are detestable to the Lord.
English Standard Version

Chapter 17

13If anyone returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house. 14The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out. 15He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
New International Version

Chapter 17

13Evil will never leave the house of one who pays back evil for good.
14Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
15Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— the Lord detests them both.
New King James Version

Chapter 17

13Whoever rewards evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house. 14The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts. 15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
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