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Proverbs 17:13-15
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 17:13-15
Lexham English Bible
13 For he who returns evil for good,
evil will not depart from his house.
14 Like the release of water is the beginning of strife;
before it breaks out, stop the quarrel.
15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous,
the two of them are both abominations of Yahweh.
Proverbs 17:13-15
New International Version
Proverbs 17:13-15
New International Version
Proverbs 17:13-15
New King James Version
Proverbs 17:13-15
New King James Version
13 Whoever (A)rewards evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is like releasing water;
Therefore (B)stop contention before a quarrel starts.
15 (C)He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
Proverbs 17:13-15
English Standard Version
Proverbs 17:13-15
English Standard Version
13 If anyone (A)returns evil for good,
(B)evil will not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
so (C)quit before the quarrel breaks out.
15 He who (D)justifies the wicked and he who (E)condemns the righteous
are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
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