Proverbs 17:16 DBY

¹⁴  The beginning of contention is [as] when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.

¹⁵  He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, even they both are abomination to Jehovah.

¹⁶  To what purpose is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he] hath no sense?

¹⁷  The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

¹⁸  A senseless man striketh hands, becoming surety for his neighbour.