Proverbs 17:16 BBE

¹⁴  The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows.

¹⁵  He who gives a decision for the evil-doer and he who gives a decision against the upright, are equally disgusting to the Lord.

¹⁶  How will money in the hand of the foolish get him wisdom, seeing that he has no sense?

¹⁷  A friend is loving at all times, and becomes a brother in times of trouble.

¹⁸  A man without sense gives his hand in an agreement, and makes himself responsible before his neighbour.