Proverbs 17:12-19

¹²Care may befall a man of understanding; But fools will meditate evils.

¹³Whoso rewards evil for good, Evil shall not be removed from his house.

¹⁴Rightful rule gives power to words; But sedition and strife precede poverty.

¹⁵He that pronounces the unjust just, and the just unjust, Is unclean and abominable with God.

¹⁶Why has the fool wealth? For a senseless man will not be able to purchase wisdom.

^16aHe that exalts his own house seeks ruin; And he that turns aside from instruction shall fall into mischiefs.

¹⁷Have thou a friend for every time, And let brethren be useful in distress; For on this account are they born.

¹⁸A foolish man applauds and rejoices over himself, As he also that becomes surety would make himself responsible for his own friends.

¹⁹A lover of sin rejoices in strifes;