Proverbs 17:11-18

¹¹An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore shall a cruel messenger be sent against him.

¹²Let a man meet a bear robbed of her whelps, Rather than a fool in his folly.

¹³Whoso returneth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

¹⁴The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; Therefore leave off contention before it rolleth onward.

¹⁵He that justifieth the wicked, And he that condemneth the just, Both alike are an abomination to the LORD.

¹⁶Why should a price be in the hand of a fool To get wisdom, seeing he hath no sense?

¹⁷A friend loveth at all times; But in adversity he is born a brother.

¹⁸A man who lacketh understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.