Proverbs 17:13-15

Tree of Life Version

¹³Whoever rewards evil for good—
evil will never leave his house.

¹⁴The beginning of strife is like letting out water—
so stop a quarrel before it breaks out.

¹⁵Acquitting the wicked and condemning the righteous:
both are an abomination to Adonai.

Proverbs 17:13-15

New International Version

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

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

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

Tree of Life Version (TLV)

New International Version (NIV)