Proverbs 17:17

The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,

therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,

both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,

since he has no understanding?

A man void of understanding strikes hands,

and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

He who loves disobedience loves strife.

One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,

and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.