Proverbs 17:14-16 in English

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

¹⁴ Rightful rule gives power to words; but sedition and strife precede poverty.

¹⁵ He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, is unclean and abominable with God.

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

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

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

¹⁴ Rightful rule gives power to words; but sedition and strife precede poverty.

¹⁵ He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, is unclean and abominable with God.

¹⁶ Why has the fool wealth? for a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom. He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; and he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischief.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before there be quarrelling.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?

¹⁴ Starting a quarrel is like allowing water to start to leak out of a dam; they both need to be stopped before they get worse.

¹⁵ There are two things that Yahweh hates: ◄Condemning innocent people/Saying that people who have done nothing wrong must be punished►, and declaring that people who have done wicked things should not be punished.

¹⁶ It is useless to allow foolish people RHQ to try to become wise by paying for it, because they do not have enough good sense to become wise.

¹⁴ Rightful rule gives power to words; but sedition and strife precede poverty.

¹⁵ He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, is unclean and abominable with God.

¹⁶ Why has the fool wealth? for a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom. He that exalts his own house seeks ruin; and he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischief.

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarrelling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁴ The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows.

¹⁵ He who gives a decision for the evil-doer and he who gives a decision against the upright, are equally disgusting to the Lord.

¹⁶ How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?

¹⁴ The beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.

¹⁶ To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?

¹⁴ The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, both are abominable before God.

¹⁶ What doth it avail a fool to have riches, seeing he cannot buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils.

¹⁴ The beginning of a quarrel is like the first leak in a water dam, so drop it before a major argument bursts out.

¹⁵ The Lord hates it when the wicked are acquitted and the innocent condemned.

¹⁶ Is there any point in stupid people trying to buy wisdom when they don't want to learn?

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore or the contention be medled with, leaue off.

¹⁵ He that iustifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the iust, euen they both are abomination to the Lord.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of the foole to get wisdome, and he hath none heart?

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off contention, before the quarrel break out.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he hath no understanding?

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, Even they both are abomination to the Lord.

¹⁶ Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool To get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?

¹⁴ As one letteth loose a stream of water, so is the beginning of strife: therefore before it be enkindled, leave off the contest.

¹⁵ He that declareth the wicked innocent, and he that condemneth the righteous, yea, both of them are equally an abomination to the Lord.

¹⁶ Wherefore is the purchase-money in the hand of a fool to acquire wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?

¹⁴ Rightful rule gives power to words; But sedition and strife precede poverty.

¹⁵ He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, Is unclean and abominable with God.

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

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

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; Therefore leave off contention before it rolleth onward.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, And he that condemneth the just, Both alike are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Why should a price be in the hand of a fool To get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the upright, both of them alike are an abomination to Adonai .

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁴ The beginning of conflict is like one who releases water everywhere, so walk away from the dispute before it has broken out.

¹⁵ The person who acquits the wicked person and the person who condemns the righteous person— both are an abomination to Yahweh.

¹⁶ Why should a fool pay money to learn about wisdom, when he has no ability to learn it?

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarrelling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore withdraw from contention, before it be meddled with.

¹⁵ He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it ?

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁴ The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarrelling breaks out.

¹⁵ He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶ Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?

¹⁴ He that letteth out water, is the head of strives; and before that he suffereth wrong, he forsaketh doom.

¹⁵ Both he that justifieth a wicked man, and he that condemneth a just or rightwise man, ever either is abominable to God.

¹⁶ What profiteth it to a fool to have riches, since he may not buy wisdom? He that maketh his house high, seeketh falling; and he that escheweth to learn, shall fall into evils.

¹⁴ He that letteth (out) water, is the head of strives, (or of arguments); and before that he suffereth wrong, he forsaketh doom (or he deserteth judgement).

¹⁵ Both he that justifieth a wicked man, and he that condemneth a just man, ever either is abominable to God. (Both he who justifieth a wicked person, and he who condemneth a righteous person, be abominable to God.)

¹⁶ What profiteth it to a fool to have riches, since he may not buy wisdom? (or since he cannot buy wisdom?) He that maketh his house high, seeketh falling; and he that escheweth to learn, shall fall into evils.

¹⁴ The beginning of contention is a letting out of waters, And before it is meddled with leave the strife.

¹⁵ Whoso is justifying the wicked, And condemning the righteous, Even both of these are an abomination to Jehovah.

¹⁶ Why is this — a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, And a heart there is none?