A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding
than a hundred blows into a fool.
11
An evil man seeks only rebellion,
and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12
Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs
rather than a fool in his folly.
13
If anyone returns evil for good,
evil will not depart from his house.
14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
so quit before the quarrel breaks out.
15
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous
are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
16
Why should a fool have money in his hand to buy wisdom
when he has no sense.
(Proverbs 17:10-16)
The words of wisdom are getting stronger and more pointed - punch after punch, as Wisdom takes shots at Folly. There are penalties and punishments for rebellion, foolishness, and selfishness. In fact, there is no escape from them. With very picturesque language, the writer says foolish arguing is like going to the bathroom - once you start, it's hard to stop. Don't even get started. From the words we speak to the money we spend, we are accountable for what we do.
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