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13 Whoever pays back evil for good—
    evil will never leave his home.
14 Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate,
    so stop before the argument gets out of control.
15 Whoever approves of wicked people
    and whoever condemns righteous people
        is disgusting to Yahweh.

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13 Evil will never leave the house
    of one who pays back evil(A) for good.(B)

14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
    so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.(C)

15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent(D)
    the Lord detests them both.(E)

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