10A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; But a fool, though scourged, understands not.
11Every bad man stirs up strifes: But the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.
12Care may befall a man of understanding; But fools will meditate evils.
13Whoso rewards evil for good, Evil shall not be removed from his house.
14Rightful rule gives power to words; But sedition and strife precede poverty.
15He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, Is unclean and abominable with God.
Proverbs 17
Proverbs 17:10-15