Proverbs 17:11-15

A rebellious person seeks only evil, So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Let a person meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his foolishness.

One who returns evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house.

The beginning of strife is like letting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.

One who justifies the wicked and one who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.