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13 Evil will not depart from the house
    of one who returns evil for good.
14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water;
    so stop before the quarrel breaks out.
15 One who justifies the wicked and one who condemns the righteous
    are both alike an abomination to the Lord.

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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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