Proverbs 17:16 WBT

¹⁴  The beginning of strife [is as] when one letteth out water: therefore withdraw from contention, before it be meddled with.

¹⁵  He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶  Why [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?

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

¹⁸  A man void of understanding striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.