Proverbs 17:11-16a

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.

¹⁶Why has the fool wealth? For a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom.

^16aHe that exalts his own house seeks ruin; And he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischiefs.