16 Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to (A)buy wisdom,
When [a]he has no sense?
17 A (B)friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man lacking in [b]sense [c](C)pledges
And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:16 Lit there is no heart
  2. Proverbs 17:18 Lit heart
  3. Proverbs 17:18 Lit shakes hands